Chorionic Gonadotropin (chorionic gonadotropin, human)
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG) Injection Vial (Ea)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Chorionic gonadotropin (CG) is a gonad-stimulating polypeptide hormone secreted by the placenta, that is obtained from urine of pregnant women.
Generic name: chorionic gonadotropin, human
Drug class: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Therapeutic class: Endocrine
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
No indications are available for this drug.
Dosing
Dosage of chorionic gonadotropin is expressed in terms of USP units. Dosage regimens of chorionic gonadotropin vary widely, and dosage must be carefully individualized based on the condition being treated, age and weight of the patient, and the clinician's judgment.
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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- Estrogen-dependent neoplasm
- Malignant tumor of testis
- Pituitary neoplasm
- Precocious puberty
- Prostatic carcinoma
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Thromboembolic disorder
- Edema
- Torsion of ovary
Adverse reactions
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More Frequent
- Ovarian enlargement
- Torsion of ovary
Less Frequent
- Precocious puberty
Rare or Very Rare
- Acute arterial thromboembolism
- Anaphylaxis
- Hypersensitivity drug reaction
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Ruptured ovarian cyst
More Frequent
- Edema
Less Frequent
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Gynecomastia
- Headache disorder
- Injection site sequelae
- Irritability
- Nervousness
Precautions
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Chorionic gonadotropin (CG) may cause fetal toxicity when administered to a pregnant woman. (See Cautions: Pregnancy, in Menotropins 68:18.)
Since it is not known whether chorionic gonadotropin is distributed into human milk, the drug should be used with caution in nursing women.
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ICD codes
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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