Gonal

Use

What is gonal-f used for?

Gonal-f is a brand of medicinal fluid that is injected into the body through the subcutaneous tissue, which is the tissue that is located just under the skin.

This medication contains follicel stimulating hormone (FSH). The FSH hormone is a gonadotropin hormone that is produced naturally by cells in the ovaries and testes.

Therefore, this drug is used to help the formation of eggs in the ovaries. Usually, this drug is given by doctors to prospective mothers who have not become pregnant due to problems with the ovulation process (when the ovaries have difficulty producing eggs).

Not only that, this drug can also be used by men to stimulate or stimulate sperm production. However, this drug also cannot be used to treat conditions in which male patients simply cannot produce sperm at all.

This drug is included in prescription drugs that you can buy at a pharmacy if you include a doctor's prescription. Your doctor may also prescribe this medication for other conditions besides the ones mentioned above.

How do I use gonal-f?

To find out the correct way to use gonal-f, read the instructions for using the following drug.

• Follow all instructions given by your doctor on the prescription note.
• Your doctor may periodically change the dose given to you. Follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor.
• If there are instructions that you don't understand on the prescription notes, don't hesitate to ask your doctor.
• You should always provide your doctor with your health progress regularly while using this medicine. In other words, your health condition should always be under the supervision of a doctor.
• If you are using this medication independently at home, you may want to mix a little liquid with this medication before taking it.
• Make sure you know the rules for adding fluids to the drug and make sure you know how to use it.
• Only prepare the medicinal fluid along with the syringe if you are ready to use it.
• Do not use this medication if small particles are seen in the liquid.
• In order to get pregnant right away, you may have to have sexual intercourse with your partner several days in a row.
• The timing of drug use as well as the time of sexual intercourse must be right for gonal-f to work properly.
• While using this drug, you must regularly carry out health checks.
• If you are using this medicine you will also need frequent ultrasounds, because in some circumstances you may have to temporarily stop sexual activity.

How do I store gonal-f?

As with other drugs in general, gonal-f also has almost the same storage rules, namely:

• This medicine should only be stored for a maximum of 3 months or until it has expired.
• Store in the refrigerator, but don't put it in the freezer.
• Store in a place with room temperature, as long as it is not too humid or too hot.
• Keep this medication away from exposure to sunlight or direct light.
• Do not store this medication in the bathroom.
• If this medicine has already been used, only use this medication within a 28 day period.
• If keeping it in the refrigerator, remove it and place it at room temperature for some time before injecting it into your body.
• Keep the syringe and needle in a safe and sterile place.
• Keep this medication out of reach of children and pets.

If it is no longer used or has expired, discard this medicine in accordance with the correct procedure for disposing of the medicine. Do not empty this medication in drains or toilets.

For more details, ask the pharmacist about how to properly and safely dispose of drugs for environmental hygiene.

Dose

The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.

What is the dose of gonal-f for adults?

Adult dosage for ovulation induction

• Initial dose: 75 international units (IU) injected into the subcutaneous tissue daily for 14 consecutive days.
• Maximum dose: 300 IU daily

Adult dosage for hypogonadism

• Initial dose: 75 international units (IU) injected into the subcutaneous tissue daily for 14 consecutive days.
• Maximum dose: 300 IU daily

Adult dosage for follicle stimulation

• Initial dose: 75 international units (IU) injected into the subcutaneous tissue daily for 14 consecutive days.
• Maximum dose: 300 IU daily

What is the dose of gonal-f for children?

This medicine is not used for children.

In what dosage is gonal-f available?

Medicinal liquid:

• 300 IU / 0.5 mL (22 microgram (mcg))
• 450 IU / 0.75 mL (33 mcg))
• 900 IU / 1.5 mL (66 mcg))

Side effects

What are the possible side effects of using gonal-f?

The side effects that may arise due to the use of this drug start from the frequent ones to the rare ones. Rare side effects include:

• Bloated
• Diarrhea
• Flu, fever, headache, runny nose
• Nausea
• Fart incessantly
• Bleeding in the vagina when not menstruating

In women, other side effects that often arise are:

• Acne
• Breast pain
• Drastic mood changes

Less common but still possible side effects are:

• Dizzy
• During menstruation, the body hurts
• There is pain, swelling and redness in the injection area
• Bleeding in the vagina that is not related to menstruation
• Leucorrhoea
• Fainting
• Migraine
• The stomach feels sore and uncomfortable
• The heart beats faster
• Itchy skin
• Loss of appetite
• Thirsty

Even if you stop using the drug, there are some side effects that may still appear. Check with your doctor about this if the side effects don't go away.

There may be other side effects that are not listed above, but if you experience other side effects, check with your doctor.

Warnings & Precautions

What should I know before using gonal-f?

Some of the following things must be considered before using this one drug, including:

• This medicine should not be used by people who have health problems related to the thyroid, pituitary gland (a small organ located under the brain), or the adrenal glands.
• Do a blood test first before using this medicine to find out if there are any health conditions that make using gonal-f unsafe.
• Do not use this follicle stimulating hormone if you are allergic to it.
• Also do not use this drug if you have breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer, testicular cancer, or pituitary gland cancer.
• If you are already pregnant, do not use this drug. Make sure you are not pregnant while using this medicine. If you have become pregnant, tell your doctor right away.
• Using drugs that stimulate pregnancy can increase your chances of having more than one baby, for example twins or triplets and so on. If you feel this is burdensome, notify your doctor immediately.

Is gonal-f safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Since this medicine is used to stimulate or stimulate pregnancy or fertility in both men and women, if a woman is already pregnant, this medicine should not be used again.

This medicine should also not be used while breastfeeding because this follicle-stimulating hormone may pass through breast milk and be consumed by a nursing infant.

It is not certain what effect would arise if this happened. Therefore, you should avoid breastfeeding your baby while using this medicine.

Interaction

What medicines can interact with gonal-f?

Drug interactions may occur between gonal-f and other drugs. When interactions occur, there is a tendency for side effects to increase or the way the drug works to change in your body. Therefore, make a note of any medicines that you are currently using to treat other conditions in your body.

There is only one drug that can interact with ganol-f, namely ganirelix. If interactions occur, side effects may increase and the way they work may also change. However, taking the two drugs together may, in some cases, be the best type of treatment for your condition.

What foods and alcohol can gonal-f interact with?

Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur.

Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions can interact with gonal-f?

There are several health conditions that may interact with gonal-f. Tell your doctor if you have any health conditions, including:

• A malfunctioning thyroid gland
• Malfunctioning of the adrenal glands
• Tumor

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

This drug is not taken into the body, so the possibility of an overdose is very small. However, in case of emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (118/119) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, use the missed dose as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.

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