Metrodin
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Metrodin® is contraindicated in women who exhibit:
1. High levels of FSH indicating primary ovarian failure.
2. Uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal dysfunction.
3. An organic intracranial lesion such as a pituitary tumor.
4. The presence of any cause of infertility other than anovulation, as stated in the Indications unless they are candidates for Assisted Reproductive Technologies.
5. Abnormal bleeding of undetermined origin (see Selection of Patients).
6. Ovarian cysts or enlargement of undetermined origin.
7. Prior hypersensitivity to urofollitropin.
Metrodin® is also contraindicated in women who are pregnant and may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. There are limited human data on the effects of Metrodin® when administered during pregnancy.
Generic Name: Urofollitropin for Injection
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