Choriogonadotropin Alfa and Sodium Bicarbonate Infant Injection

• Generic Name: chorionic gonadotropin (hcg)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Novarel, Ovidrel, Pregnyl, APL, Profasi, Chorex, Gonic, Hcg, Chorigon, Choron-10

Used in conjunction with other infertility agents (e.g., gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, FSH) for induction of final follicular maturation and early luteinization in ovulatory, infertile women during assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs.

Use in patients with tubal obstruction only if participating in ART programs.

Choriogonadotropin alfa (r-hCG) is equivalent to urinary-derived hCG with regard to number of oocytes recovered, fertilized oocytes or embryos, and live births.

Used in conjunction with follicle-stimulating agent to induce ovulation in anovulatory, infertile women in whom anovulation is functional and not due to primary ovarian failure.

Choriogonadotropin alfa (r-hCG) is similar to urinary-derived hCG with regard to ovulation rates.

• Generic Name: sodium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Neut

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid that neutralizes stomach acid.

Sodium bicarbonate is used to relieve heartburn and indigestion.

Sodium bicarbonate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.