Follistim AQ

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ (cartridge): 300 units per 0.36 mL, 600 units per 0.72 mL, 900 units per 1.08 mL

Special Note

[uses, dosing may vary]

Info: refer to institution protocols and pkg insert prior to prescribing

ovulation induction

[individualize dose SC qd]

Start: 50 units SC qd for at least 7 days, then may incr. dose 25-50 units/day qwk based on ovarian response; Max: 250 units/day; Info: use lowest effective dose

assisted reproductive technology

[individualize dose SC qd]

Start: 200 units SC qd for at least 7 days, then may adjust dose based on ovarian response; Max: 500 units/day; Info: use lowest effective dose; may decr. dose starting day 6 in high ovarian responders

spermatogenesis induction

[individualize dose SC 2-3x/wk]

Start: 450 units SC divided 2-3x/wk; Info: use lowest effective dose; give w/ hCG; tx duration varies w/ individual response

renal dosing

[not defined]

renal impairment: not defined

HD/PD: not defined

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Peds dosing is currently unavailable or not applicable for this drug.