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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Follistim  Follistim has 20 Side Effects total
4 are Life Threatening
1 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Follistim |
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| | Follistim is also known by the generic name Follitropin Beta
USES:
This medication contains the hormone (FSH) and is used to treat certain fertility problems in women and men. In women, it helps stimulate healthy ovaries to produce eggs. This medication is usually used in combination with another hormone (hCG) to bring about the growth and release of a mature egg (ovulation). In men, it helps stimulate healthy testes to produce sperm. It is also used in combination with hCG.
This medication is not recommended for women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure) or for men whose testes no longer make sperm properly (primary testicular failure).
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Follistim has 4 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Ovarian Cyst is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Follistim Critical Seriousness - Ovarian Enlargement Usually due to Infertility Treatment - Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Follistim Critical Seriousness - Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Follistim Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Follistim |
Follistim has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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| | Ovarian Enlargement Usually due to Infertility Treatment - Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Follistim |
Follistim Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Follistim has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Follistim has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Follistim has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Follistim has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Follistim has 19 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Follistim.
Follistim Injection Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications 
Acute Thromboembolic Stroke is a contraindication of Follistim.
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a contraindication of Follistim.
Breast Carcinoma - Breast Cancer is a contraindication of Follistim.
Malignant Tumor of Testis - Cancer of the Testis is a contraindication of Follistim.
Metrorrhagia - Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period is a contraindication of Follistim.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - Ovarian Enlargement Usually due to Infertility Treatment is a contraindication of Follistim.
Pituitary Neoplasm - Tumor of the Pituitary Gland is a contraindication of Follistim.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Follistim.
Pulmonary Thromboembolism - Blood Clot in Lung is a contraindication of Follistim.
Severe Adrenal Insufficiency - Severely Decreased Function of the Cortex of Adrenal Gland is a contraindication of Follistim.
Tumor of Hypothalamus - Cancer of Hypothalamus Gland is a contraindication of Follistim.
Untreated Hypothyroidism - Untreated Decreased Level of Thyroid Hormones is a contraindication of Follistim.
Uterine Carcinoma - Cancer of the Uterus is a contraindication of Follistim.
Relative Contraindications
Atelectasis - Collapsed Portion of Lung is a contraindication of Follistim.
Fallopian Tube Disorder is a contraindication of Follistim.
Ovarian Cyst is a contraindication of Follistim.
Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Follistim.
Thrombophlebitis - Blood Clot in Vein is a contraindication of Follistim.
Contraindication Warnings
Morbid Obesity is a contraindication of Follistim. |
Follistim has 10 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Follistim Aq 150 Unit/0.5 Ml Injection
Follistim Aq 300 Unit/0.36 Ml Subq Cartridge
Follistim Aq 600 Unit/0.72 Ml Subq Cartridge
Follistim Aq 75 Unit/0.5 Ml Injection
Follistim Aq 900 Unit/1.08 Ml Subq Cartridge
Follitropin Beta 150 Unit/0.5 Ml Injection
Follitropin Beta 300 Unit/0.36 Ml Subq Cartridge
Follitropin Beta 600 Unit/0.72 Ml Subq Cartridge
Follitropin Beta 75 Unit/0.5 Ml Injection
Follitropin Beta 900 Unit/1.08 Ml Subq Cartridge
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Follistim - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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