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Luveris 75IU Injection

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Salt Synonyms
Lutropin alfa

Product introduction

Luveris 75IU Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.

Luveris 75IU Injection helps women conceive

Uses of Luveris Injection

Benefits of Luveris Injection

In Female infertility

Luveris 75IU Injection prevents release of premature eggs during a process called ovulation in females. This helps in normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary (female reproductive organ), and stimulates the release of a healthy, matured egg. This helps to treat infertility in women and increases the chance of a successful pregnancy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. You should use the medicine as prescribed for it to be effective.

Side effects of Luveris Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Luveris

  • Abdominal cramp
  • Breast pain
  • Depression
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Injection site allergic reaction
  • Injection site pain
  • Irritation
  • Rash
  • Vomiting

How to use Luveris Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Luveris Injection works

Luveris 75IU Injection is a hormone. In females, along with other medicine, it works by stimulating the growth and development of the egg before release.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Luveris 75IU Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Luveris 75IU Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Luveris 75IU Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Luveris 75IU Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Luveris 75IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Luveris 75IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Luveris 75IU Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Luveris 75IU Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Luveris 75IU Injection stimulates the production of eggs in women undergoing treatment for infertility.
  • Your doctor may prescribe more than one medicine as part of a pregnancy plan.
  • The injection is administered under the skin. Follow the recommended dosage and monitoring schedules to minimise the possibility of ovarian hyperstimulation.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you have severe pelvic pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, sudden weight gain, trouble breathing, or decreased or no urination during treatment, as these could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
  • Do not use Luveris 75IU Injection if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Pregnancy following treatment with Luveris 75IU Injection is more likely to result in a multiple pregnancy (twins or more) than if you had conceived naturally.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
GYNAECOLOGICAL
Action Class
Gonadotropins

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FAQs

What is Luveris 75IU Injection and for what it is used for?

Luveris 75IU Injection contains a medicine called Lutropin alfa. Lutropin alfa is a type of Luteinizing hormone. It is used in combination with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in women who are not able to become pregnant because they have problem with ovulation (ovaries do not produce or release a developed egg).

How and in what dose should I take Luveris 75IU Injection?

It is given as an injection just under the skin. The dose and treatment duration depends on your ovarian response for which you would be constantly monitored by your doctor during the treatment.

What if I miss a dose of Luveris 75IU Injection?

Ideally, you should try not to miss a dose of Luveris 75IU Injection. However, please talk to your doctor as soon as you remember that you have missed a dose.

What are the side effects of using Luveris 75IU Injection?

The common side effects include a headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, breast pain, redness or swelling at the injection site. If any of these side effects bother you, please consult with your doctor. In addition, this medicine may increase the likelihood of conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and multiple pregnancy.

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References

  1. Parker KL, Schimmer BP. Introduction To Endocrinology: The Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1117-120.
  2. Masters SB. Hypothalamic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 650-53.
  3. Drugs.com. Luteinizing hormone. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: Merck Ltd
Address: L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Luveris 75IU Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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