Contraindicated in:
Use Cautiously in:
CV: THROMBOEMBOLISM, edema, thrombophlebitis.
GI: abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting.
GU: pelvic pain, multiple births, ovarian enlargement.
Endo: gynecomastia (men).
Misc: fever.
Absorption: Appears to be well absorbed after IM administration.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism/Excretion: 8% excreted unchanged in the urine.
Half-life: FSH 70 hr; LH 4 hr.
(effects on reproductive function)
ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
---|---|---|---|
IM, SUBQ (women) | unknown | 18 hr | unknown |
IM (men) | unknown | 4 mo | unknown |
Women peak = ovulation after chorionic gonadotropins; men peak = increased spermatogenesis.
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