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• What is ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What are the possible side effects of ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What is the most important information I should know about ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• How should I use ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What happens if I overdose (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What should I avoid while using ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• What other drugs will affect ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ganirelix or similar medications such as leuprolide (Lupron, Eligard), goserelin (Zoladex), or nafarelin (Synarel).

Before using ganirelix, tell your doctor if you are allergic to latex rubber.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can harm an unborn baby or cause birth defects. Do not use ganirelix if you are already pregnant. Your doctor may give you a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant before you receive ganirelix. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether ganirelix passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use ganirelix (Ganirelix Acetate Injection)?

Ganirelix is given as an injection under the skin. Your doctor, nurse, or other healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be shown how to inject your medicine at home. Do not self-inject this medicine if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of used needles and syringes.

Ganirelix is usually given once daily for several days in a row during certain phases of your fertility treatment cycle. Follow your doctor's instructions and try not to miss any doses.

Each single-use prefilled syringe of this medicine is for one use only. Throw away the vial after one use, even if there is still some medicine left in it after injecting your dose.

Use each disposable needle only one time. Throw away used needles in a puncture-proof container (ask your pharmacist where you can get one and how to dispose of it). Keep this container out of the reach of children and pets.

During your treatment with ganirelix, your blood may need to be tested often. Do not miss any follow-up visits to your doctor. You must remain under the care of your doctor while using ganirelix.

Store the ganirelix prefilled syringe at room temperature, away from heat, moisture and light.