Drug reference
urofollitropin
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Human FSH (obtained from urine of postmenopausal women); stimulates ovarian follicular growth in women with no primary ovarian failure FSH is responsible for normal follicular growth, gonadal steroid production, spermatogenesis, and follicular maturation
Common side effects
- Headache
- Abdominal cramps
- Ovarian enlargement
- Weight gain
- Hypertension
- Severe pelvic pain
- Depression
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is urofollitropin?
urofollitropin belongs to: Endocrine.
How does urofollitropin work?
Human FSH (obtained from urine of postmenopausal women); stimulates ovarian follicular growth in women with no primary ovarian failure FSH is responsible for normal follicular growth, gonadal steroid production, spermatogenesis, and follicular maturation
What are the common side effects of urofollitropin?
Headache, Abdominal cramps, Ovarian enlargement, Weight gain, Hypertension, Severe pelvic pain, Depression
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