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Compare Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

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  • Cetrorelix (Cetrotide)
    Ganirelix (Fyremadel)
  • Cetrorelix (Cetrotide)
    Ganirelix (Fyremadel)

  • Summary of Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

    Summary for GnRH antagonist
    Prescription only

    Cetrorelix (Cetrotide) is an injectable fertility medication that's used during in vitro fertilization (IVF). It belongs to a drug class called GnRH antagonists. It helps prevent your body from releasing eggs too early before egg retrieval in the IVF process. You typically inject a dose of the medication under the skin once a day on certain days of the IVF cycle. Potential side effects include ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, nausea, and headache.

    Summary for GnRH antagonist
    Prescription only

    Ganirelix (Fyremadel) is an injection that's given on certain days during the in vitro fertilization (IVF) process for people who have a hard time becoming pregnant. This medication is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. It prevents your eggs from being released too soon before the egg retrieval step. Ganirelix (Fyremadel) is injected under the skin once daily during a certain number of days of the IVF cycle. Potential side effects include stomach pain, headache, and redness and swelling at the injection site.

  • Indications of Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

    Indications for
    •Infertility (having trouble becoming pregnant)
    Indications for
    •Infertility (having trouble becoming pregnant)

  • Pros and Cons of Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

    Pros and Const for GnRH antagonist
    Pros
    •Can be given at home
    •Given once a day on certain days of the IVF process
    •Usually well-tolerated with few side effects
    Cons
    •Must prepare the injection each time (must mix and draw up into a syringe)
    •Can cause redness or itching around the injection site
    •Not safe if you have severe kidney problems or a mannitol allergy
    Pros and Const for GnRH antagonist
    Pros
    •Can give yourself injections at home
    •Generally well-tolerated
    •Comes as a ready-to-use prefilled syringe
    Cons
    •Must be injected under the skin
    •Might need multiple office visits for ultrasounds to see when you're ready for the next step in your fertility treatment
    •Some products contain latex, so it's not the best option for those with a latex allergy

  • Common Side Effects of Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

    Common Side Effects for
    •Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (4%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Stomach pain (5%)

  • Warnings of Cetrorelix vs. Ganirelix

    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reactions
    •Not safe to use while pregnant
    Common Side Effects for
    •Allergic reactions
    •Harm to unborn baby

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