Ovidac 5000 IU Injection - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Description

Human chorionic gonadotropin, which is the primary constituent of Ovidac 5000 IU , is obtained from the placental cells of pregnant women and is used to treat infertility in women and men. It is also used to treat delayed puberty issues in children.

Ovidac Injection Uses

Ovidac 5000 IU Use is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms:

• Induction of ovulation
• One or both of the testes fail to descend from the abdomen into the scrotum
• Gonadotropin-releasing hormone deficiency
• Ovidac Injection may also be used for purposes not listed here.

Ovidac 5000 Iu Works

Ovidac 5000 IU Injection (Human chorionic gonadotropin) is a water soluble glycoprotein obtained from the urine of pregnant women. HCG comprises of two sub units alpha and beta sub units. Single injection of HCG induces ovulation between 38 and 40 hours. HCG is an analogue of luteinizing hormone (LH). Luteinizing hormone along with Follicle stimulating hormone has a role in development and maturation of normal ovarian follicle and in mid cycle LH surge initiates ovulation. HCG plays the same role of LH in body and stimulates ovulation process in infertile woman. HCG stimulates Corpus Luteum of the ovary to produce progesterone.
In men, it also stimulates the production of testosterone and increases sperm count in men. HCG acts on interstitial cells of the testis that leads to the production of androgens.

General Instructions

Take Ovidac 5000 IU Injection as instructed by the doctor. It is advised to take this medicine under the supervision of your doctor or a trained healthcare professional.

Ovidac Injection - Side-effects

The following is a list of possible side-effects that may occur from all constituting ingredients of ovidac 5000 injection side effects. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.

• Hypersensitivity reactions
• Excess of watery fluid collecting in the cavities
• Headache
• Mood swings
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears
• Ovidac Injection may also cause side-effects not listed here.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy - Use of this medicine in pregnant women is not recommended.
Breast-feeding - Use of this medicine by women who are breastfeeding is not recommended unless absolutely necessary. Special precautions should be taken while taking this medicine and breastfeeding should be discontinued during the course of treatment. Consult your doctor and discuss the risks and benefits before deciding to take this medicine.
General warnings
Cancer of the prostate - This medicine is not recommended for use in patients having prostate cancer or androgen-dependent tumors. A thorough examination should be performed before therapy with this medicine is commenced.
Hormonal disorders - This medicine should be used with caution in patients having hormonal imbalances caused due to abnormal functioning of thyroid, pituitary, or adrenal glands.

Storage of Ovidac Injection

Ovidac 5000 IU Store at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.
Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into drainage unless instructed to do so. Medication discarded in this manner may contaminate the environment. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for more details on how to safely discard Ovidac Injection.