четверг, 24 июня 2010 г.

The composition and forms of Clomid

Pills in a box: 10 pcs.
1 tab.
clomifen citrate 50 mg
Other ingredients:
sucrose, corn starch, magnesium stearate, iron oxide, yellow (£ 172).

Registration number №:
Tab. 50 mg: 10 pcs. - 003455/25.10.93PPR

Pharmacological action

Antiestrogens drug unsteroids structure. Stimulates ovulation in the blockade of receptors that are sensitive to estrogen in the hypothalamus, ovaries and other organs that contain this type of receptors and, through feedback, enhances the secretion of pituitary gonadotrophic hormones, particularly luteinizing hormone. This, in turn, stimulates the maturation and endocrine activity of the follicle in the ovary, as well as the subsequent formation and functioning of the corpus luteum.

Statement

- Stimulation of ovulation in women with infertility due to secondary hypothyroidism ovaries, mainly due to functional hypothalamic-pituitary disorders.

Dosage regimen

Clomid is prescribed in doses of 50 mg 1 time / day after meals. Length of treatment is 5 days (from 5 th to 9 th day of menstrual cycle). In the absence of the expected effect, approximately 30 days after the first course, a second 5-day course of treatment by giving 100 mg 1 time / day.

Side effect

On the part of the ovaries and endocrine status: transient increase in the ovaries, accompanied by discomfort or abdominal pain, increased sensitivity of the mammary glands, a rush of blood to the face.
On the part of the organ of vision: transient disturbances in the form of blur vision, shimmering cattle, functional changes of the retina, established in electroretinography.
On the part of the liver: a delay of excretion bromsulfaleina, jaundice (in rare cases).
Dermatological reactions: atopic dermatitis, reversible alopecia.
Other: nausea, vomiting, irritability, insomnia, headache, dizziness, fatigue.

Contraindications

- Uterine bleeding of unknown etiology;
- Malignant tumors of the uterus or mammary gland;
- Pregnancy;
- Primary ovarian dysfunction;
- Ovarian cysts (polycystic apart);
- Endometriosis;
- Failure of the ovaries on the background of hyperprolactinemia;
- Disease or liver problems (including history);
- Hypersensitivity to the drug's components.

Pregnancy and lactation

The drug is contraindicated during pregnancy.
The drug is not prescribed for women with contraindications to pregnancy.

Cautions

Before the appointment of the drug conducted a survey of patients in order to remove malignant tumors of the uterus or breast, ovarian cysts or increase (Stein-Leventhal syndrome is not a contraindication for the purpose of the preparation), as well as other diseases in which the use of Clomid is contraindicated. Keep in mind that the drug is more effective at a sufficient level of endogenous estrogens, is less effective at low levels of estrogen and practically ineffective at a low level of gonadotropic hormones of the pituitary.
Therapy is carried out using the minimally effective dose of the drug. Do not spend more than 3 courses. During the treatment, careful monitoring of the patient carefully monitored for signs of the appearance of pregnancy. It should be borne in mind that pregnancy often occurs during the cycle, following the lifting of the drug.
Gynaecological examination to exclude the anomalous increase in ovarian spend and before each subsequent course of treatment medication.
Patients should be warned about the need to promptly notify the doctor about the appearance of abdominal pain, as well as an increase in body weight. In the event during the administration of the drug pain abdomen conduct a thorough examination of the patient and, if there is an increase of ovaries, treatment ceased to normalize the size of the ovaries. Dose and duration of his appointment during the next cycle in such cases decrease.
In the case of repeated violations of the drug is not indicated.
After successful treatment with increased incidence of multiple pregnancies.

Overdose

Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, flushing, disturbances of vision (blurred, scotoma), increase the size of the ovaries, abdominal pain, weight gain, ascites.
Treatment: The symptoms of overdose are independently after drug discontinuation.

Drug Interactions

So far, unknown.

Terms and Conditions of storage

The product should be stored in a dry, dark place at room temperature. Shelf life - 5 years.