Eurelix 0.25mg Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is an anti-gonadotropin-releasing hormone medicine. It is used in the treatment of infertility in females. It restricts eggs to release directly and prevents premature ovulation.

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General Information

Contains

Cetrorelix (0.25mg)

Marketer

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is injecting directly into the skin under the supervision of a doctor. Do not self administer the injection. Your doctor or nurse may help you to know the best way to inject the medicine at home. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction (redness, itching, and irritation), nausea and vomiting. To overcome irritation at the injection site, use a different part of belly every day to inject the medicine. Some side effects may mean you should inform your doctor immediately include dizziness, faint, abdominal pain, and vomiting.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease or if you are breastfeeding to a baby. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.

Uses of Eurelix Injection

Side effects of Eurelix Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Eurelix

Nausea
Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Itching
Irritation
Vomiting
Lower abdominal pain

How to use Eurelix Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Eurelix Injection works

In females undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. Eurelix 0.25mg Injection blocks the action of a natural hormone and prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary.

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Quick tips

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection helps prevent premature ovulation in women undergoing assisted reproduction treatments such as IVF.
It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), preferably of the upper leg.
Inform your doctor immediately if you get very dizzy, faint, vomit, or have diarrhea while using this medicine. These could be symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Do not use this medicine if you are already pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Eurelix 0.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Eurelix 0.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Eurelix 0.25mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Eurelix 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

Eurelix 0.25mg Injection is an injectable preparation, which contains the active substance Ganirelix. It is used in women undergoing certain fertility treatments. It acts by blocking the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) thus preventing eggs from being released too early and gives the eggs time to grow properly. It is usually used in combination with other medicines.

How and in what dose can it be used?

It is given as an injection, only at the hospital or clinic by the medical healthcare professional. The patient may be monitored regularly for the follicular development. The treatment duration depends on the ovarian response of the patient.

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

The most common side effect is local site reaction (redness of skin with or without swelling). You may also feel a headache or nausea. However, these effects are temporary, if these persist consult with your doctor. In addition, conditions like ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), and multiple births or birth defect, may also be associated with the use of this medicine.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polypeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Antagonists

Related lab tests

Anti Mullerian Hormone

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

Testosterone Total

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 655.
Medscape. Cetrorelix. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
FDA. Ganirelix Acetate Injection. [Accessed 29 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Cetrorelix acetate. Rockland, Massachusetts: EMD Serono, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 08 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:

User feedback

What are you using Eurelix Injection for?

Female infertility

100%

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

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Marketer details

Name: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Address: Samarth House, 168, Bangur Nagar, Off Link Road, Near Ayappa Temple & Kallol Kali Temple, Goregaon (W), Mumbai - 400 090.

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Eurelix 0.25mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Eurelix 0.25mg Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Eurelix Injection

Side effects of Eurelix Injection

How to use Eurelix Injection

How Eurelix Injection works

All substitutes for Eurelix 0.25mg Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Eurelix 0.25mg Injection and for what it is used for?

How and in what dose can it be used?

What may be the possible side effects associated with it?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Anti Mullerian Hormone

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

Testosterone Total

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

User feedback

What are you using Eurelix Injection for?

Patient concerns

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

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