Gonal-f RFF
Generic name:follicle stimulating hormone [ FOL-ik-al-STIM-ue-lay-ting-HOR-mone ]
Brand names: Follistim AQ Cartridge, Gonal-F, Gonal-f RFF
Drug class:Gonadotropins
What is Gonal-f RFF?
Gonal-f RFF is used to treat infertility in women who cannot ovulate. Gonal-f RFF is not effective in women with primary ovarian failure (when the ovaries are unable to produce an egg).
Gonal-f RFF is also used in men to stimulate sperm production. This medicine is not effective in men with primary testicular failure (when the testicles are unable to produce sperm).
Gonal-f RFF is often used together with another medication called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG).
Gonal-f RFF may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use this medicine if you have an untreated or uncontrolled endocrine disorder (thyroid, pituitary gland, or adrenal gland), heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor, an ovarian cyst, or cancer of the breast, ovary, uterus, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland.
Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
Before taking this medicine
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Gonal-f RFF.
You should not use Gonal-f RFF if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
an untreated or uncontrolled disorder of the thyroid, pituitary gland, or adrenal glands;
heavy or abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;
an ovarian cyst;
cancer of the breast, ovary, uterus, testicle, hypothalamus, or pituitary gland; or
if you are allergic to benzyl alcohol, follitropin, sucrose, neomycin, sodium phosphate, or streptomycin.
Do not use Gonal-f RFF if you are already pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
unusual vaginal bleeding;
polycystic ovary disease;
twisting (torsion) of your ovary;
a stroke or blood clot;
asthma; or
stomach surgery.
Fertility treatment may increase your chance of having multiple births (twins, triplets, etc). These are high-risk pregnancies both for the mother and the babies. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this ri...
