Ovulet 100 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 18.06 (1 x 5: ৳ 90.30)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.30
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Clomiphene citrate |
Company | Renata limited |
Also available as |
Title
- Ovulet
Category
- Medicine
- Infertility treatment
- Fertility drug
Description
- Ovulet is indicated in the treatment of anovulation or oligo-ovulation in patients desiring pregnancy. It is also indicated for infertility treatment in males with oligospermia and poor sperm motility.
DosageInstructions
- 50 mg daily for 5 days for females
- 25 mg once daily up to 90 days for males
Pharmacology
- Clomiphene has mainly antiestrogenic effects and some estrogenic effects. It stimulates ovulation by competing with estrogen for binding sites at the hypothalamic level, increasing the secretion of gonadotropins.
ModeOfAction
- Stimulates ovulation by increasing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) secretion
DosageForHaemodialysisPatients
- Loading dose of 250 mg-1 g administered prior to dialysis
TimeToPeakEffect
- Ovulation usually occurs 4 to 10 days after the last day of treatment, with a variation by patient and cycle
SideEffects
- Visual disturbances
- Ovarian hyperstimulation
- Hot flushes
- Abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Breast tenderness
- Headache
- Intermenstrual spotting
- Menorrhagia
- Endometriosis
- Convulsions
- Weight gain
- Rashes
- Dizziness
- Hair loss
Contraindications
- Pregnancy
- Liver insufficiency
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding (uterine tumour, ovarian cyst)
PregnancyAndLactation
- Not recommended during pregnancy
- May reduce lactation if administered during lactating period
PrecautionsAndWarnings
- To be administered under medical supervision after careful patient selection
- Complete pelvic examination is essential prior to treatment
DrugClass
- Drugs for infertility
StorageConditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light and moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children
Interaction
- No reported drug interaction
Usability
- Should be used under medical supervision
AgeGroup
- Adults
- Elderly
DurationOfTreatment
- In general, three courses of therapy are adequate to assess ovulation
- If pregnancy has not occurred after about 6 cycles, further clomiphene therapy is not recommended
PatientEvaluation
- Pelvic examination prior to treatment and between each treatment cycle