Corifollitropin Alfa

Corifollitropin alfa (CFA) is being developed for use as a long-acting follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) agonist for the treatment of infertility.

Corifollitropin alfa is available under the following different brand names: N/A.

Dosages of Corifollitropin Alfa:

• CFA 150 µg

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• A single injection of CFA 150 µg is injected subcutaneously (into the fatty layer under the skin, preferably in the abdominal wall).
• Rotate the injection sites. Do not inject into the same area all the time. New injection sites should be at least 1.5 inches away from the previous injection site.
• After 7 days, some patients may need an additional injection

Common side effects of acetaminophen/aspirin include:

• Dizziness
• Pelvic discomfort or pain
• Headache
• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Breast tenderness
• Blood clots

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

• Corifollitropin alfa has no listed severe interactions with other drugs.
• Corifollitropin alfa has no listed serious interactions with other drugs.
• Corifollitropin alfa has no listed moderate interactions with other drugs.
• Corifollitropin alfa has no listed mild interactions with other drugs.

Warnings

• This medication contains corifollitropin alfa. Do not take N/A if you are allergic to corifollitropin alfa or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Contraindications

• Tumors of the ovary, breast, uterus, pituitary or hypothalamus
• Undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Primary ovarian failure
• Cysts in the ovaries or enlarged ovaries
• History of ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS)
• Malformations of the sexual organs
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information is available.

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Corifollitropin Alfa?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Corifollitropin Alfa?"

Cautions

• No information is available.

Pregnancy and Lactation

• Do not use corifollitropin alfa if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.