About Ganirelix Acetate Injection

Ganirelix Acetate Injection is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist that is used to suppress premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women during assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment. This prevents eggs from being released prematurely.

Women who are using Follistim® AQ Cartridge may also be prescribed Ganirelix Acetate Injection because Follistim® AQ Cartridge stimulates the growth of multiple follicles, which can cause an early rise in LH.

Like a GnRH agonist, Ganirelix Acetate Injection (a GnRH antagonist) is as effective in preventing LH surges very rapidly after its initial injection.

The gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist Ganirelix Acetate Injection, contains the active ingredient ganirelix acetate, which has a low incidence of side effects.

Ganirelix Acetate Injection is given four to five days mid-cycle gonadotropin stimulation. This translates to several benefits:

• Shorter treatment days.
• Lesser total medication is used.
• Fewer injections are needed.
• Low incidence of side-effects are experienced.

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Ganirelix Acetate Injection is the only GnRH antagonist in a ready-to-use pre-filled syringe, which means it is easy to administer because mixing isn't required. One pre-filled syringe of Ganirelix Acetate Injection contains 250 micrograms of ganirelix acetate. Ganirelix Acetate Injection can be stored at room temperature.