Chorionic Gonadotropin and Perjeta

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

Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) is a hormone that supports the normal development of an egg in a woman's ovary, and stimulates the release of the egg during ovulation.

HCG is used to cause ovulation and to treat infertility in women, and to increase sperm count in men. HCG is also used in young boys when their testicles have not dropped down into the scrotum normally. This can be caused by a pituitary gland disorder.

HCG may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: pertuzumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution, concentrate
• Other Brand Names: Perjeta

Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a cancer medication that interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells in the body.

Perjeta is used together with other cancer medicines (trastuzumab and docetaxel) to treat HER2-positive breast cancer.

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