Hucog HP 10000 IU Injection (HCG)
Price range: $68.66 through $141.66Required
| Pack Size | Price | Unit Price | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Injection | $68.66 | $34.33 / injection | ||
| 4 Injection | $105.24 | $26.31 / injection | ||
| 6 Injection | $141.66 | $23.61 / injection |
About Hucog HP 10000 IU Injection (HCG)
Medicine information
- Active ingredient
- Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG), highly purified
- Indication
- Anovulatory infertility in women following appropriate follicular stimulation; hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and cryptorchidism in males.
- Manufacturer
- Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited
- Packaging
- 1 mL vial containing 10,000 IU of highly purified chorionic gonadotrophin
- Strength
- 10000 IU
- Dosage form
- Injection
- Route
- Subcutaneous or intramuscular injection
Medicine overview
Hucog HP 10000 IU Injection is a highly purified human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) medicine manufactured by Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited. HCG is a gonadotrophin hormone with predominantly luteinizing hormone-like activity. In women, it is used as part of medically supervised fertility treatment to trigger ovulation after suitable follicular stimulation. HCG also stimulates androgen production in males and has established uses in selected cases of hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and cryptorchidism. The product is administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection.
What it is used for
Hucog HP is used for anovulatory infertility, where ovulation does not occur normally. It is given after appropriate treatment has stimulated follicular maturation. In males, hCG stimulates the testes to produce androgens and may be used for hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism and hormone-related cryptorchidism. When used with menotropin therapy in appropriate male patients, it can support the induction and maintenance of sperm production.
How it works
HCG acts in a similar way to luteinizing hormone (LH), a natural reproductive hormone. In women, LH-like activity helps the mature ovarian follicle release an egg, making hCG useful as an ovulation trigger after follicular stimulation. In males, it stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce androgens such as testosterone. This hormonal action supports secondary sexual development and, in suitable patients receiving associated fertility treatment, spermatogenesis.
How it is taken
Hucog HP is administered by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection under medical supervision. The exact timing and treatment regimen depend on the indication and the patient's response to fertility or hormonal treatment. For anovulatory infertility, the product information describes the 10,000 IU strength as being administered in mid-cycle after prior menotropin treatment. Ovarian response should be monitored because administering hCG when the ovaries are excessively stimulated can increase the risk of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS).
Important warnings
In women receiving fertility treatment, hCG can cause excessive ovarian stimulation and ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Severe OHSS can involve marked ovarian enlargement, abdominal pain or swelling, rapid weight gain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, reduced urination, breathing difficulty and fluid accumulation in body cavities; severe symptoms require prompt medical assessment. Fertility treatment also increases the possibility of multiple pregnancy, ovarian cyst complications and thromboembolic events. Ovarian response should therefore be monitored, including ultrasound and/or serum estradiol assessment where appropriate. Other medicines that stimulate ovulation, including human menopausal gonadotrophin or clomiphene, can increase the follicular response. In males, high hCG exposure may cause fluid retention; prepubertal boys require monitoring for premature sexual development.
Side effects and monitoring
Common or reported effects include injection-site pain, redness, swelling, bruising or itching, tiredness and oedema. Headache, mood changes, irritability, restlessness, depression, gynaecomastia and acne have also been reported. Important complications during fertility treatment include OHSS, ovarian cyst rupture, multiple pregnancy and, rarely, thromboembolic events. Seek prompt medical attention for severe or increasing abdominal pain or swelling, rapid weight gain, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, shortness of breath, markedly reduced urination, or symptoms suggesting a blood clot. During ovulation induction, ovarian response should be monitored to reduce the risk of excessive stimulation.
Pregnancy
HuCoG HP should not be administered when pregnancy is suspected, although the product information identifies a specific role for hCG in luteal support. Use during an established pregnancy should therefore be determined by the treating fertility specialist rather than continued without medical direction.
Breastfeeding
HuCoG HP should not be given to breastfeeding mothers according to the product information.
Storage
Store Hucog HP vials refrigerated at 2°C to 8°C. Do not freeze and protect from light. Any unused portion should be discarded.
Frequently asked questions
Why do fertility clinics give Hucog HP after follicle stimulation?
HCG has luteinizing hormone-like activity and is used to trigger the final events leading to ovulation after the ovarian follicles have been appropriately stimulated.
Is Hucog HP 10000 IU the injection used to trigger ovulation?
Yes. The manufacturer's information describes the 10,000 IU strength for administration in mid-cycle after appropriate menotropin treatment for anovulatory infertility.
Can I inject Hucog HP myself at home?
Use it only according to the injection instructions and treatment plan provided by your fertility or medical team. Correct timing is particularly important in fertility treatment, and the product may be given subcutaneously or intramuscularly.
What symptoms after an hCG trigger need urgent medical attention?
Severe or increasing abdominal pain or swelling, rapid weight gain, breathing difficulty, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea, or reduced urination can indicate severe ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome and require prompt medical assessment.
Can Hucog HP cause twins or another multiple pregnancy?
Multiple pregnancy is a recognized risk when hCG is used as part of ovarian stimulation treatment. Careful monitoring of the ovarian response helps clinicians manage this risk.
Does Hucog HP affect a pregnancy test?
Yes. Pregnancy tests detect hCG, so hCG given as fertility treatment can interfere with pregnancy-test interpretation for a period after an injection. Follow the testing date recommended by the fertility clinic rather than interpreting an early test on your own.
Does Hucog HP need refrigeration?
Yes. The manufacturer's product information says to keep the vials at 2°C to 8°C, protect them from light and not freeze them.
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Is Hucog HP a prescription medicine?
Yes. Current product listings identify Hucog HP 10000 IU Injection as requiring a doctor's prescription, and the manufacturer's Indian insert restricts its use to registered medical practitioners, hospitals or laboratories.
Sources
Medical information notice: This information does not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional. Use prescription medicine only as directed by the prescriber and the approved product information.
| Indication | In adolescent boys, Human Chorionic Gonadotropin helps treat |
|---|---|
| Packaging | Qty |
| Delivery Time | 6 To 15 days |
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