FOLLITROPIN (Gonal-f RFF Redi-ject) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

FOLLITROPIN

What is the Trade Name for FOLLITROPIN?

Gonal-f RFF Redi-ject

What are the Indications for FOLLITROPIN?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Gonal-f ¬Æ RFF Redi-ject ¬Æ is a prefilled gonadotropin-containing auto-injection device indicated for: Induction of ovulation and pregnancy in oligo-anovulatory women in whom the cause of infertility is functional and not due to primary ovarian failure ( 1.1 ) Development of multiple follicles in ovulatory women as part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) cycle ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Induction of Ovulation and Pregnancy in Oligo-Anovulatory Women in whom the Cause of Infertility is Functional and Not Due to Primary Ovarian Failure. Prior to initiation of treatment with Gonal-f ¬Æ RFF Redi-ject ¬Æ : Perform a complete gynecologic and endocrinologic evaluation Exclude primary ovarian failure Exclude the possibility of pregnancy Demonstrate tubal patency Evaluate the fertility status of the male partner 1.2 Development of Multiple Follicles in Ovulatory Women as Part of an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Cycle. Prior to initiation of treatment with Gonal-f ¬Æ RFF Redi-ject ¬Æ : Perform a complete gynecologic and endocrinologic evaluation, and diagnose the cause of infertility Exclude the possibility of pregnancy Evaluate the fertility status of the male partner

 

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