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Side effect(s) of Choriogonadotropin Alfa


Review the side-effects of Choriogonadotropin Alfa as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Common
- Irritability, swelling of the hands or legs, weight gain, breast pain, headaches, injection site problems, nausea ,ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, stomach pain, tiredness, vomiting.

  Gastrointestinal
- Severe pelvic pain, swelling.

  Central nervous system
- Depression.

  Respiratory
- Shortness of breath.

  Genitourinary
- Urinating less than normal, ovarian torsion, ectopic pregnancy.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage

Drug Name : Choriogonadotropin Alfa

Choriogonadotropin Alfa(Ovidrel) generic is used for treating anovulatory infertility due to hypothalamic pituitary desensitization, in vitro fertilization and other assisted reproductive procedures.


Trade Names for Choriogonadotropin Alfa

International :


Ovidrel, Novarel, Pregnyl
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