Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta).
Blood Clots: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) may increase the risk of blood clots, especially if you are already at risk of blood clots. Risk factors for blood clots include being severely overweight and having a personal or family history of blood clots. However, pregnancy itself can also increase the risk of a blood clot.
If you experience symptoms such as sharp pain and swelling in the leg, difficulty breathing, chest pain, blurred vision or difficulty speaking, contact your doctor immediately.
Ectopic pregnancies: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) may increase the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy (where the baby develops in one of the fallopian tubes instead of the uterus). It is important to have an early ultrasound to make sure that the baby is developing inside the uterus.
Multiple births: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) may increase the risk of multiple births (mostly twins). Talk to your doctor about the risks of multiple births before beginning treatment.
Ovarian enlargement: Some women using Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) may experience ovarian enlargement associated with abdominal bloating or pain. In most cases, the pain and bloating stop without treatment within 2 or 3 weeks. If you experience these symptoms, contact your doctor.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS): Treatment with this medication can cause a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). With OHSS, too many follicles grow and cause abdominal or pelvic discomfort or pain, nausea, vomiting, and weight gain. Some women may experience difficulty breathing, diarrhea, and decreased urination. OHSS can progress rapidly and may become serious. It can occur even after treatment has stopped. If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately.
Ovarian torsion: Ovarian torsion or twisting of an ovary is a serious potential complication of treatment with follitropin beta and other similar medications. This condition can cause permanent damage to the ovary if it is not treated promptly. If you experience symptoms such as severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and abnormal bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
Pregnancy: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) should not be used by pregnant women. If you become pregnant while taking Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta), contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) should not be used by breast-feeding women.
Children: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) is intended for use by people of child-bearing age. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established for children.
Seniors: Puregon Cartridge (Follitropin-beta) is intended for use by people of child-bearing age. Its safety and effectiveness have not been established for seniors.