Clostilbegyt
Drug name: Clostilbegyt
Other names used:
- Clomid®
- Milophene®
- Serophene®
Active Ingredients:
- Clomiphene citrate
Therapeutic actions: Clomifen belongs to a class of drugs called antiestrogens. It works by inhibiting the action of estrogen on the gonadotrope cells. Since the estrogen levels remain the same but the receptors are prevented from recycling it the organism is deceived and thinks that the levels of the hormone are lower then they actually are thus as a result hypotolamuses hormones stimulate the secretion of follicle stimulating hormones in the end leading to a higher rate of ovulation and possible pregnancy.
The drug may causes multiple ovulations and increases the chance of twins being born to 3-5% instead of 1% in normal conditions.
Indications: The drug is mainly used to stimulate ovulation in treatment of follicle hormone deficiency. Consult your doctor on other possible conditions that this drug ma be used for.
Contraindications and cautions: Clostilbegyt should not be taken if:
- You have hypersensitivity to any components of the preparation
- You are pregnant
- You are lactating
- You suffer from thyroid or other endocrine dysfunction
- You have endometrial hyperplasia
- You have undefined vaginal bleeding
- You suffer from liver dysfunction
- You have polycystic ovarian syndrome
- You have Uterine fibroids
The drug belongs to FDA pregnancy category X – meaning that it must not be used during pregnancy.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this medicine that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Clostilbegyt will experience it or any other. The side-effects include:
- Allergic reactions
- Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
- Ovarian enlargement
- Flushing
- Nausea, vomiting, abdominal disturbance, diarrhea
- Breast tenderness
- Vision problems
- Headaches
- Uterine bleeding
- Multiple births
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with Clostilbegyt, please read the information provided with Clostilbegyt or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what medicines you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and herbal medicines, before you start treatment with Clostilbegyt. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe. <
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Clostilbegyt with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
