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Brand: Metrodin HP, Pergonal
Metrodin is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone that stimulates the ovaries. It is used in women to induce ovulation (egg release) in those who are infertile due to problems with ovulation. Metrodin contains both follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which are essential for normal follicular development and maturation of eggs in the ovaries. It is administered by injection.
Used in women to induce ovulation in those who are infertile due to problems with ovulation.
Outcome:
Reduced efficacy of Metrodin
Mechanism:
Ganirelix blocks GnRH receptors, interfering with the action of Metrodin.
Outcome:
Increased risk of bleeding
Mechanism:
Not fully understood
Outcome:
No clinically significant interaction expected
Mechanism:
None known
Most likely new formulation: sustained-release formulation (2025, 60% confidence)
Based on current usage trends and clinical trial data, there is a low probability of significant regulatory changes in the next 5 years.
Gonadotropin
Glycoprotein Hormone