.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.H_SystemicHormonalPreparationsExclSexHormonesAndInsulins.H01C_HypothalamicHormones.H01CC02_Cetrorelix.Cetrorelix .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.H_SystemicHormonalPreparationsExclSexHormonesAndInsulins.H01C_HypothalamicHormones.H01CC02_Cetrorelix.Cetrorelix| name: | Cetrorelix |
| ATC code: | H01CC02 | route: | subcutaneous |
| n-compartments | 2 |
Cetrorelix is a synthetic decapeptide gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist used primarily in assisted reproduction to prevent premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian stimulation. It is approved in many countries for use in in vitro fertilization and related protocols.
Healthy premenopausal women; pharmacokinetics after a single subcutaneous administration.
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