chorionic gonadotropin

Adult Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ

Special Note

[uses, dosing may vary]

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

ovulation induction

[5000-10,000 units IM x1]

Info: give 1 day after last follicle stimulating agent dose

assisted reproductive technology (off-label)

[5000-10,000 units IM x1]

Info: give 1 day after last follicle stimulating agent dose

spermatogenesis induction (off-label)

[individualize dose IM 2-3x/wk]

Start: 2000 units IM 3x/wk; Info: adjust dose based on serum testosterone levels

hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, male

[individualize dose IM 2-3x/wk]

Start: 500-4000 units IM 3x/wk; Info: dose, frequency, duration vary widely based on response; see pkg insert for dosing examples

renal dosing

[see below]

renal dz: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[not defined]

Peds Dosing .

Dosage forms:  INJ

prepubertal cryptorchidism

[individualize dose IM]

Start: 500-5000 units IM; Info: dose, frequency, duration vary widely based on response; see pkg insert for dosing examples

hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, male

[individualize dose IM 2-3x/wk]

Start: 500-4000 units IM 3x/wk; Info: dose, frequency, duration vary widely based on response; see pkg insert for dosing examples

renal dosing

[see below]

renal dz: not defined, caution advised

HD/PD: not defined, caution advised

hepatic dosing

[not defined]