Cetrotide TM
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Active ingredients: inert substance, cetrorelix
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CETROTIDE cetrorelix 250 microgram (as acetate) powder for injection vial with diluent syringeDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
INDICATIONS: prevention of premature luteinization and 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 gonadotrophin (HMG), however limited experience with recombinant FSH suggested similar efficacy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine is a pack that contains more than one component.
Component :
- Injection, powder for
- Subcutaneous
- White, lyophilised cake in a glass vial closed with an elastomeric stopper with an aluminium flip-top cap.
Component :
- Injection
- Subcutaneous
- pre-filled syringe with solvent: 1mL water for injection
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Do not Freeze
- Refrigerate
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on September, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient cetrorelix
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
