Medication

Urofollitropin

Generic name: urofollitropin

Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.

Overview

Urofollitropin is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in women. Urofollitropin belongs to a group of drugs called infertility agents. These work to stimulate the production of an egg.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into a muscle (IM) or just under the skin by a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of urofollitropin include headache, stomach pain, and bloating.

What is it used for?

Urofollitropin is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in women.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
 

Side effects

Serious side effects have been reported with urofollitropin. See the “Drug Precautions” section.

Common side effects of urofollitropin include the following:

  • headache
  • stomach pain
  • bloating
  • vaginal bleeding

This is not a complete list of urofollitropin side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

All information on this site is provided “as-is” for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment. You should consult with a medical professional if you have any questions about your health.