Gonadorelin Intravenous, Injection and Mylocel

• Generic Name: gonadorelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Gonadorelin is a medicine that is the same as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) that is naturally released from the hypothalamus gland. GnRH causes the pituitary gland to release other hormones (luteinizing hormone [LH] and follicle-stimulating hormone [FSH]). LH and FSH control development in children and fertility in adults.

Gonadorelin is used to test how well the hypothalamus and the pituitary glands are working. It is also used to cause ovulation (release of an egg from the ovary) in women who do not have regular ovulation and menstrual periods because the hypothalamus gland does not release enough GnRH.

Gonadorelin may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

• Generic Name: hydroxyurea
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Droxia, Hydrea, Mylocel, Siklos

Mylocel is used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia, ovarian cancer, and certain types of skin cancer (squamous cell cancer of the head and neck).

Mylocel is also used to reduce pain episodes and the need for blood transfusions in people with sickle cell anemia. This medicine will not cure sickle cell anemia.

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