Ganirelix (Systemic)

Brand Names : Antagon

Proper Use of This Medicine

To make using ganirelix as safe and reliable as possible, you should understand how and when to use this medicine and what effects may be expected. A paper with information for the patient will be given to you with your filled prescription and will provide many details concerning the use of ganirelix. Read this paper carefully and ask your health care professional for any additional information or explanation.

Sometimes ganirelix can be given by injection at home. If you are using this medicine at home:

• Understand and use the proper method of safely preparing the medicine if you are going to prepare your own medicine.
• Wash your hands with soap and water and use a clean work area to prepare your injection.
• Make sure you clearly understand and carefully follow your doctor's instructions on how to give yourself an injection, including using the proper needle and syringe.
• Do not inject more or less of the medicine than your doctor ordered.
• Remember to move the site of injection to different areas to prevent skin problems from developing.
• Throw away needles, syringes, bottles, and unused medicine after the injection in a safe manner.
• Tell your doctor when you use your last dose of ganirelix. Your doctor will give you another medicine called human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) or arrange for you to get this medicine at the right time.

Dosing - The dose of ganirelix will be different for different patients.If you are receiving ganirelix at home, follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . If you have any questions about the proper dose of ganirelix, ask your doctor.

The following information includes only the average doses of ganirelix. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For treatment of female infertility:
    • Adults - After receiving FSH treatment on Day 2 or 3 of your menstrual cycle, 250 micrograms (mcg) of ganirelix is injected under the skin once a day during the early to midfollicular phase (about Day 7 or Day 8 of your menstrual cycle).

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not inject the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Check with your doctor for further instructions.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.