Drug details

Fertinex (urofollitropin)

type of Ovulation Stimulators

Fertinex (urofollitropin for injection) is a preparation of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) used for the stimulation of follicular recruitment and development and the induction of ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome and infertility, who have failed to respond or conceive following adequate clomiphene citrate therapy. Fertinex and hCG may also be used to stimulate the development of multiple follicles in ovulatory patients undergoing Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) such as in vitro fertilization. The brand name Fertinex is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• rash,
• headache
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• hives
• dry skin
• bloating
• stomach or abdominal pain
• hair loss, or
• hot flashes
• abdominal cramps
• injection site reactions (redness, pain, rash, or swelling
• breast tenderness/pain

The following drugs are related to Fertinex, either as a replacement or used together:

• Bravelle (urofollitropin injection)
• Cetrotide (cetrorelix)
• Ovidrel (choriogonadotropin alfa injection)
• Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin for injection)
• Clomid (clomiphene)
• Follistim AQ (follitropin beta)
• Gonal-F (follitropin alfa)
• Gonal-f RFF (follitropin alfa injection)
• Milprosa (progesterone vaginal system)