What is Cetrotide? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Cetrotide

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• This medicine is usually injected into the lower abdomen, near the navel.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: The timing of when you use this medicine is very important in how well it will work. Use the medicine on the exact day and at the exact time your doctor has ordered. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.

• Do not open the medicine package or mix the medicine until you are ready to use an injection.

• If you are using the Cetrotide„¢ 3 mg dose, store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.

• If you are using the Cetrotide„¢ 0.25 mg dose, store the medicine in the refrigerator.

• Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• If you are using the Cetrotide„¢ 3 mg dose, store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.

• This medicine is usually injected into the lower abdomen, near the navel.

• Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.

• Do not open the medicine package or mix the medicine until you are ready to use an injection.

• Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Missed dose: The timing of when you use this medicine is very important in how well it will work. Use the medicine on the exact day and at the exact time your doctor has ordered. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.

• If you are using the Cetrotide„¢ 0.25 mg dose, store the medicine in the refrigerator.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cetrotide

Cetrotide contraindications - Who shouldn't take Cetrotide?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cetrorelix, mannitol, or to any type of hormone, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Cetrotide warnings

• Discuss the risk of birth defects from this medicine with your doctor. A few women who have used this medicine had babies with birth defects, but it is not possible to know for sure if the medicine was the cause.

• Along with using this medicine, you will need to visit your doctor for regular tests and procedures. It may take several months for you to become pregnant.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Pain or swelling in your lower abdomen

• Trouble breathing, chest pain, fast heartbeat

Cetrotide interactions & what to avoid when taking Cetrotide

• Discuss the risk of birth defects from this medicine with your doctor. A few women who have used this medicine had babies with birth defects, but it is not possible to know for sure if the medicine was the cause.

• Along with using this medicine, you will need to visit your doctor for regular tests and procedures. It may take several months for you to become pregnant.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.