Drug reference
human chorionic gonadotrophin
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Produced by recombinant DNA techniques: human chorionic gonadotropin; stimulates late follicular maturation & resumption of oocyte meiosis & initiates rupture of pre-ovulatory ovarian follicle, Obtained from the urine of pregnant women; stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by causing production of androgen by the testes
Common side effects
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Ovarian cyst
- Ovarian hyperstimulation
- Injection site inflammation
- Breast pain
- Abdominal pain
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is human chorionic gonadotrophin?
human chorionic gonadotrophin belongs to: Endocrine.
How does human chorionic gonadotrophin work?
Produced by recombinant DNA techniques: human chorionic gonadotropin; stimulates late follicular maturation & resumption of oocyte meiosis & initiates rupture of pre-ovulatory ovarian follicle, Obtained from the urine of pregnant women; stimulates production of gonadal steroid hormones by causing production of androgen by the testes
What are the common side effects of human chorionic gonadotrophin?
Vomiting, Nausea, Ovarian cyst, Ovarian hyperstimulation, Injection site inflammation, Breast pain, Abdominal pain
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