Pregnyl (chorionic gonadotropin, human)
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Overview
Chorionic gonadotropin (CG) is a gonad-stimulating polypeptide hormone secreted by the placenta, that is obtained from urine of pregnant women.
USES: This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (such as testosterone).
This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication (menotropins) to cause the release of an egg (ovulation). It should not be used in women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure).
This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to risk of serious side effects.
Generic name: chorionic gonadotropin, human
Pronunciation: (KOR-ee-ON-ik goe-NAD-oh-TROE-pin)
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Pregnyl:
- Cryptorchidism
- Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
- Infertility Associated With Anovulation
Also known as: Infertility Associated With Ovulation Failure, Undescended Testis.
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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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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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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