What is it used for?
Urofollitropin is a fertility medicine. It is used to stimulate the ovaries. This may increase the chance of pregnancy. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
Contraindications and cautions:
Do NOT use Bravelle if:
• you are allergic to any ingredient in Bravelle
• you are pregnant
• you have uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland problems; hormone-sensitive tumors; infertility for reasons other than absence of ovulation; heavy or irregular vaginal bleeding of unknown cause; ovarian failure, cysts, or enlargement of unknown cause; or a brain lesion or tumor
Some medical conditions may interact with Bravelle . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
• if you are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have adrenal gland or thyroid disease
Side effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• breathing problems
• change in the amount of urine
• fever or chills
• nausea, vomiting
• stomach or pelvic bloat, pain
• sudden weight gain
• swelling of any area of the body
• unusual bleeding
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• acne
• angry, irritable, or restless
• breast tenderness
• diarrhea
• headache
• hot flashes
• pain or redness at site where injected
Interactions: Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: clomiphene.
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