Luveris

Generic name:lutropin alfa [ lou-TRO-peen-al-fa ]
Drug class:Gonadotropins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 5, 2021.

What is Luveris?

Luveris is a purified form of a hormone called luteinizing (LOO-tin-eye-zing) hormone, or LH. This hormone is important in the development of follicles (eggs) produced by the ovaries in women.

Luveris is used together with follitropin alfa to treat infertility in women with LH deficiency.

Luveris will not cause ovulation (production of an egg by the ovaries). You will need to receive other medicines to stimulate ovulation.

Warnings

You should not use Luveris if you have primary ovarian failure, abnormal vaginal bleeding, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland disorders, an ovarian cyst, uterine or ovarian cancer, a pituitary gland tumor, or infertility that is not caused by lack of ovulation.

Do not use Luveris if you are pregnant.

Stop using Luveris, do not have sexual intercourse, and call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating, or pain when you breathe, rapid heart rate, or shortness of breath.

Treatment with Luveris increases the likelihood of multiple births. Multiple births carry additional risk both for the mother and for fetuses. Discuss the risk of multiple births with your healthcare provider.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Luveris if you are allergic to lutropin alfa or similar medicines (such as follitropin, menotropin, urofollitropin), or if you have:

• infertility that is not caused by lack of ovulation;

• a condition called primary ovarian failure;

• abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;

• an untreated or uncontrolled disorder of your thyroid or adrenal gland;

• an ovarian cyst;

• cancer of the uterus or ovary;

• a tumor of your pituitary gland; or

• if you are pregnant.

Your doctor will perform blood tests and a pelvic exam to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Luveris.

Your male sexual partner's fertility should also be checked before you are treated with Luveris.

To make sure Luveris is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have risk factors for coronary artery disease, such as:

• diabetes;

• high blood pressure or high cholesterol;

• a family history of coronary artery disease;

• smoking; or

• being overweight.

Using Luveris can increase your chances of having a multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, quadruplets, etc). A multiple pregnancy is a high-risk pregnancy for the mother and for the babies. Follow your doctor's instructions about any special care you may need during your pregnancy.

Luveris may also increase your risk of tubal pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, premature labor, birth defects, or fever after childbirth if you become pregnan...