It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Menopur before taking it.
What is Menopur
Treating infertility in women. Menopur is generally used as part of an assisted reproductive technology program. It may also be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor. Menopur is combination of hormones. It works by stimulating the ovaries to produce eggs. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is then given to cause ovulation (release of an egg).
Important safety information:
This drug may raise the chance of getting pregnant with more than one baby. The risk of pregnancy outside of the womb is also raised. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
This drug may cause enlarged ovaries. If your ovaries get too big, your doctor may tell you that you should not have sex. This may cause an ovarian cyst to burst. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Use of this drug may raise the risk of severe side effects (eg, blood clots, lung problems, ovarian cysts that burst). Blood clots have sometimes led to the loss of an arm or leg. Rarely, these side effects have been deadly. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
This drug may raise the risk of ovarian torsion in women with certain conditions. This can cause damage to the ovary by cutting off blood flow. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a severe side effect that may happen in some women who use this drug. OHSS can cause blood clots or can cause fluid to build in the stomach, chest, or heart. Call your doctor right away if you have severe or persistent stomach pain or bloating, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; sudden weight gain; shortness of breath; or decreased urination.
If you have used medicines like Menopur more than 1 time to get pregnant, the risk of having tumors in your ovaries may be raised.
You will need to have ultrasounds done while using Menopur. This will be used to watch for enlarged ovaries.
Lab tests, including hormone levels and pregnancy tests, may be performed while you use Menopur. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Menopur may cause harm to the fetus. If you suspect that you could be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not known if Menopur is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Menopur, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
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Menopur side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Headache; nausea; pain, swelling, heat, or redness at the injection site; stomach cramps, fullness, or pain; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breast pain or enlarged breasts; calf, leg, or arm pain, swelling, redness or tenderness; change in balance; change in color of skin to a bluish color (eg, on the lips, nail beds, fingers, toes); changes in speech or vision; chest, jaw, or arm pain; confusion; coughing up blood; fainting; fast breathing; fast heartbeat; flu-like symptoms; one-sided weakness; pale skin; shortness of breath; sudden, severe nausea or vomiting; unusual sweating; weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Menopur medicine in some well-known online stores.
Strength
Quantity
Price, USD
Country
Candrug
75 mg
1
$155.00
Australia, Canada, Mauritius, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Canada Prescription Plus
75 mg
5
$227.25
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, UK, USA
Health Centre
75 mg
10
$425.00
Australia, Canada, India, Mauritius, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Get Canadian Drugs
75 iuvial
5 vials
$324.99
Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
Helen Pharm Ltd.
75 mg
1 vials
$38.50
Israel
Medication Discount Card
75
5
$634.15
USA
PharmaPassport
75 mg
5
$226.13
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
PrescriptionPoint.com
75 mg
10
$425.00
Australia, Canada, India, NZ, Turkey, Singapore, UK, USA
Select the most affordable brand or generic drug
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
Can Menopur be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Menopur?
Use Menopur as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Menopur. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Menopur is administered as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously). If you are using Menopur at home, carefully follow the injection procedures taught to you by your health care provider.
Do not use Menopur if it contains particles, is cloudy or discolored, or if the vial is cracked or damaged.
Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and away from pets. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials. Ask your health care provider how to dispose of these materials after use. Follow all local rules for disposal.
If you miss a dose of Menopur, contact your doctor to find out what to do.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Menopur.
Who should not take Menopur?
Some medical conditions may interact with Menopur. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you or a family member has had a blood clot
if you are very overweight
if you have asthma, thyroid problems, pituitary gland problems, adrenal gland problems, or bleeding or clotting problems
if you have a history of twisting of the ovaries, ovarian cysts, or stomach surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Menopur. However, no specific interactions with Menopur are known at this time. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines.
Ask your health care provider if Menopur may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Menopur be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Menopur be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Menopur, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Menopur. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
Patient reports
Patient reported useful
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Patient reported side effects
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Two patients reported frequency of use
How often should I take Menopur? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Menopur should take Once in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
Patients
%
Once in a day
1
50.0%
3 times in a day
1
50.0%
One patient reported doses
What is the specific doses you have used? Menopur May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
Patients
%
201-500mg
1
100.0%
Patient reported time for results
No survey data has been collected yet
Patient reported administration
No survey data has been collected yet
Six patients reported age
Patients
%
30-45
5
83.3%
16-29
1
16.7%
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