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SIDE EFFECTS

The following adverse reactions, reported during menotropins therapy, are listed in decreasing order of potential severity:

1. Pulmonary and vascular complications (see WARNINGS)

2. Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (see WARNINGS)

3. Hemoperitoneum

4. Adnexal torsion (as a complication of ovarian enlargement)

5. Mild to moderate ovarian enlargement

6. Ovarian cysts

7. Abdominal pain

8. Sensitivity to menotropins (Febrile reactions suggestive of allergic response have been reported following the administration of menotropins. Reports of flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, musculoskeletal aches, joint pains, nausea, headaches, and malaise have also been reported).

9. Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, bloating)

10. Pain, rash, swelling and/or irritation at the site of injection

11. Body rashes

12. Dizziness, tachycardia, dyspnea, tachypnea

The following medical events have been reported subsequent to pregnancies resulting from menotropins therapy:

1. Ectopic pregnancy

2. Congenital abnormalities

Adverse events occurring in ³1% of patients exposed to Repronex® IM or Repronex® SC are described in Table 4.

Table 4: Patients with Adverse Events ³1%

 
Repronex IM
(N= 101)
Repronex SC
(N= 96)
Adverse Events
n (%)
n (%)
INJECTION SITE
Injection Site Edema
1 (1.0)
8 (8.3)*
Injection Site Reaction
2 (2.0)
8 (8.3)*
GENITOURINARY/ REPRODUCTIVE
OHSS
1 (1.0)
3 (3.0)
Vaginal Hemorrhage
8 (7.9)
3 (3.1)
Ovarian Disease
3 (3.0)
8 (8.3)
Ectopic Pregnancy
1 (1.0)
1 (1.0)
Pelvic Pain
3 (3.0)
1 (1.0)
Breast Tenderness
1 (2.0)
2 (2.1)
GASTROINTESTINAL
Nausea
4 (4.0)
7 (7.3)
Vomiting
0 (0)
3 (3.1)
Diarrhea
0
2 (2.1)
Abdominal Cramping
7 (6.9)
5 (5.2)
Abdominal Pain
5 (5.0)
7 (7.3)
Enlarged Abdomen
6 (6.0)
2 (2.1)
OTHER BODY SYSTEM
Headache
6 (6.0)
5 (5.2)
Infection
1 (1.0)
0
Dyspnea
1 (1.0)
2 (2.1)
      * Fisher's Exact/Chi-Squared Tests-significant for Repronex SC vs Repronex IM.

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

There have been no reports of abuse or dependence with menotropins.

DRUG INTERACTIONS

There have been no reports of abuse or dependence with menotropins.

Brand Name: Pergonal
Generic Name: Menotropins
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