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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Hcg

Hcg has 18 Side Effects total
12 are Life Threatening
2 Occur Most Frequently
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Hcg

Uses of Hcg
 
Hcg is also known by the generic name Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human


USES:
This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone).

This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication (menotropins) to cause the release of an egg (ovulation). It should not be used in women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure).

This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose.


Hcg has 12 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Acute Blood Clot in an Artery - Acute Arterial Thromboembolism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Enlargement of an Ovary - Ovarian Enlargement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Ovarian Cyst is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Ovarian Enlargement Usually due to Infertility Treatment - Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Puberty at an Earlier Age than would be expected - Precocious Puberty is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hcg
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Life Threatening Side Effects associated with Hcg.

Hcg has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Enlargement of an Ovary - Ovarian Enlargement is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hcg
Ovarian Cyst is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hcg
Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Hcg

Hcg Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Hcg has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Hcg has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Hcg has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Hcg has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Hcg has 15 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Hcg.

Hcg Intramuscular Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Disorder of Adrenal Gland - Adrenal Gland Problems is a contraindication of Hcg.

Estrogen-Dependent Neoplasm - Tumor that is Dependent on Estrogen for Growth is a contraindication of Hcg.

Intracranial Lesion - Lesion of Brain is a contraindication of Hcg.

Malignant Tumor of Testis - Cancer of the Testis is a contraindication of Hcg.

Myxedema - Serious Decrease in Thyroid Function is a contraindication of Hcg.

Ovarian Cyst is a contraindication of Hcg.

Ovarian Enlargement - Enlargement of an Ovary is a contraindication of Hcg.

Pituitary Neoplasm - Tumor of the Pituitary Gland is a contraindication of Hcg.

Precocious Puberty - Puberty at an Earlier Age than would be expected is a contraindication of Hcg.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Hcg.

Prostatic Carcinoma - Cancer of the Prostate Gland is a contraindication of Hcg.

Thyrotoxicosis - Overactive Thyroid causing Life-Threatening Symptoms is a contraindication of Hcg.

Relative Contraindications 

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome - Ovarian Enlargement Usually due to Infertility Treatment is a contraindication of Hcg.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Hcg.

Contraindication Warnings 

Body Fluid Retention - Water Retention is a contraindication of Hcg.

Hcg has 4 related brands and strengths:
 
Chorionic Gonadotropin 10,000 Unit Im

Chorionic Gonadotropin, Human 10,000 Unit Im

Novarel 10,000 Unit Im

Pregnyl 10,000 Unit Im

Hcg - 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. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

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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