Orgalutran is administered as a subcutaneous injection once daily starting on day 5 or 6 of ovarian stimulation. It can be given as a single 0.25-mg injection under the skin once a day. Treatment should start on day 5 or 6 after the start of ovarian stimulation with follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) or corifollitropin alfa (a modified FSH).
To use Orgalutran injection, follow these procedures:
- Prepare the injection site by washing your hands and cleaning the injection area with an alcohol swab.
- Remove an Orgalutran syringe from the fridge and allow it to warm to room temperature before using.
- Pull off the needle cap and pinch a fold of skin at your preferred injection site – usually the thigh or abdomen.
- Insert the needle at a 90-degree angle and push down on the plunger to inject the medication. Hold the syringe in place for a few seconds after injecting.
- Withdraw the needle at the same angle and apply pressure to the injection site with a cotton ball or gauze for several minutes.
Use Orgalutran exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, administer it as soon as possible. If you are more than 6 hours late (i.e., the time between 2 injections is longer than 30 hours), give the dose as soon as possible and contact your doctor for further instruction. Do not inject a double dose to make up for a missed dose. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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