Antagon side effects, warnings November 13, 2005
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What is Antagon? Antagon is used to inhibit premature
ovulation in women undergoing fertility procedures.
Who should not use Antagon?
Women who have experienced a hypersensitivity reaction
to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) or any other
GnRH-type drug.
Women who suspect or know they are pregnant.
Special Warnings with Antagon:
A physician specializing in fertility treatment should
prescribe Antagon.
Before starting treatment with Antagon, pregnancy must
be ruled out.
General Precautions with Antagon:
Patients with hypersensitivity to GnRH should be closely
monitored after the first injection.
The packaging of Antagon contains natural rubber latex
that may cause allergic reactions.
You will need to be examined on a regular basis when
using Antagon.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not
use Antagon.
What are some possible side effects of Antagon? (This
is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with
Antagon. Your health care provider can discuss with you a
more complete list of side effects.)
The most frequent side effects of Antagon are:
Abdominal pain
Fetal death
Headache
For more detailed information about Antagon, ask your health
care provider.
