Drug reference
follitropin alfa
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (FSH); stimulate ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure; Stimulates spermatogenesis in men with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
Common side effects
- Abdominal Pain
- Flatulence
- Intermenstrual bleeding
- Ovarian hyperstimulation
- Back Pain
- Emotional lability
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is follitropin alfa?
follitropin alfa belongs to: Endocrine.
How does follitropin alfa work?
Recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (FSH); stimulate ovarian follicular growth in women who do not have primary ovarian failure; Stimulates spermatogenesis in men with hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism
What are the common side effects of follitropin alfa?
Abdominal Pain, Flatulence, Intermenstrual bleeding, Ovarian hyperstimulation, Back Pain, Emotional lability, Diarrhea
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