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Cetrotide Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Cetrorelix (as acetate) 0.25mg; per vial; pwd for SC inj after reconstitution.
Pharmacological Class
GnRH antagonist.
How Supplied
Vial—1 (w. diluent, supplies)
Manufacturer
Cetrotide Indications
Indications
Inhibition of premature LH surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation for in vitro fertilization.
Cetrotide Dosage and Administration
Adult
Give by SC inj into lower abdominal wall during early to mid-follicular phase; see full labeling. 0.25mg daily beginning on stimulation day 5 (morning or evening) or day 6 (morning) and continue until day of hCG administration.
Children
Not applicable.
Cetrotide Contraindications
Contraindications
Pregnancy (Cat.X). Nursing mothers.
Cetrotide Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Cetrotide Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Do complete gynecological and endocrinological exam first.
Cetrotide Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Cetrotide Interactions
Cetrotide Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, nausea, headache, inj site reactions, elevated enzymes (eg, ALT, alkaline phosphatase).
Cetrotide Clinical Trials
See Literature
Cetrotide Note
Not Applicable
Cetrotide Patient Counseling
See Literature
