Ganirelix is used together with other medicines to regulate hormone response in women undergoing assisted reproductive technology (procedure used to treat infertility).
This medicine is used to prevent women from ovulating (releasing an egg from the ovary) too soon during stimulation of their ovaries to produce a mature egg.
Ganirelix is to be injected subcutaneously (into the fatty layer under the skin), preferably in the upper leg.
Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection for you. If you or your caregiver had been given the proper training on the preparation and injection techniques of this medicine, you or your caregiver may do the administration.
Use Ganirelix exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not use more or less than instructed by your doctor.
Remember to rotate the injection sites. Do not inject into the same area all the time. New injection sites should be at least 1.5 inches away from the previous injection site.
Make sure you know how to use this medicine. If you have problems or do not understand the instructions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
The dose of Ganirelix will be decided by your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on the course of your treatment depending on your response to the medication.
Inject the missed dose as soon as you remember and return to your normal dosing schedule.
DO NOT double a dose under any circumstances.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist immediately if you forgot to administer your dose.
Do not use Ganirelix if you ever had an allergic reaction (e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swollen eyes) to this medicine or any of its ingredients.
Alert your doctor if you have the following conditions:
- moderate to severe kidney disease
- moderate to severe liver disease
as this medicine may not be suitable for you.
Do not use Ganirelix if you are pregnant. If you become pregnant while being treated with this medicine, alert your doctor immediately. Ganirelix may cause harm to your unborn child.
Do not use this medicine if you are breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have active and/or severe allergic conditions.
Why is it important to keep my appointments with the doctor?
Keep your appointments with your doctor. Your doctor needs to monitor your condition and check your response to the medication regularly.
- Pregnancy tests must be done before treatment to know if this medicine is suited for you to use.
- Your doctor will perform an ultrasound during treatment to assess the follicle size.
- Regular monitoring of signs and symptoms of allergic reaction may also be needed.
Ganirelix may cause any of the following side effects: headache, nausea, tiredness, and redness, pain or swelling at the injection site.
Some side effects may need immediate medical help. Alert your doctor quickly if you experience any of the following:
- signs and symptoms of allergic reaction e.g. rashes, breathlessness, swelling of the face, eyes or mouth
- signs and symptoms of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (condition caused when the ovaries adversely react to an abundance of hormones) e.g. pain in the abdomen or pelvis, indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, shortness of breath, reduced amounts of urine, and painful breast
- vaginal bleeding
Inform your doctor if any of these side effects do not go away or are severe, or if you experience other side effects.
Always notify your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements and medicines that you buy without a prescription.
Avoid alcohol.
Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
Medicines must not be used past the expiry date.
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