Follistim AQ (follitropin beta injection) is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in men and women. It contains a hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which helps stimulate the development of follicles in the ovaries and spermatogenesis in the testes. Follistim AQ is available in a prefilled pen and is administered by injection under the skin. Fact Table Formula C975H1513N267O304S26 License US FDA Bioavailability 77% Legal status Rx-Only Chemical Name Follitropin beta Elimination half-life 26.9–43.9 h Dosage (Strength) - Pregnancy Contraindicated Brands Follistim AQ Protein binding Not available PubChem CID Not available MedlinePlus Not available ChEBI Not available ATC code G03GA05 DrugBank DB00066 KEGG D04430 Routes of administration Subcutaneous injection

Follistim AQ

Your dosage and frequency will depend on various factors, including what condition you are treating. For women, Follistim AQ is typically injected subcutaneously once daily with a slowly increasing dose based on response. For men, Follistim AQ is usually injected two or three times weekly in combination with hCG for at least 3-4 months.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or other conditions that may be affected by hormonal changes. Follistim AQ may increase the risk of multiple pregnancies, which can be associated with increased health risks for both the mother and infants. Your doctor will closely monitor the ovarian response to Follistim AQ, as excessive stimulation can lead to ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). Symptoms of OHSS include abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, and vomiting.
The most common adverse effects of this drug include the following: Abdominal distension, Abdominal distress, Abdominal pain, Acne vulgaris, Breast tenderness, Constipation, Dermoid cyst, Diarrhea, Fatigue, Gynecomastia, Headache, Injection site reaction, Lower abdominal pain, Nausea, Ovarian cyst, Ovarian hyperstimulation, Ovarian neoplasm, Ovarian torsion, Ovary enlargement, Pain at the injection site, Pelvic discomfort, Pelvic pain, Skin rash, Spontaneous abortion, Thromboembolism, Uterine hemorrhage, Vaginal hemorrhage If you experience any of the above, tell your healthcare team immediately.

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