Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Cetrotide
(cetrorelix)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Prevention of premature ovulation in patients undergoing a controlled ovarian stimulation, followed by oocyte-pick-up and assisted-reproductive techniques. In clinical trials, Cetrotide was used with human menopausal gonadotropin (HMG), however, limited experience with recombinant follicule-stimulating hormone (FSH) suggested similar efficacy.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain cetrorelix as their active ingredient composition:
OVURELIX 0.25 MG INJECTION
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Cetrotide
Merck Europe B.V.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
cetrorelix
Category
Pituitary and hypothalamic hormones and analogues
Manufacturer
Merck Europe B.V.
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