Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)
別名: Chorulon, Chorionad, P.G. 600, Profasi, Choron 10, Gonic, Novarel, Pregnyl
* **Administration:** This medication must be given by injection. It is not effective if given by mouth. * **Side Effects:** Your pet may experience mild pain or swelling at the injection site. * **Allergic Reactions:** Watch closely for signs of an allergic reaction, such as facial swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing, and contact your veterinarian immediately if these occur. * **Long-term Use:** If this medication is used repeatedly over a long period, your pet's body may develop antibodies against it, making it less effective over time.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
用途
- HCG Challenge test (Male cats or females with suspected sexual differentiation disorder)
- HCG Challenge test (Queens to diagnose functional ovarian tissue)
- Infertility, reduced libido, testis descent in male cats
- Infertility in queens due to confirmed ovulation failure
- To induce ovulation in anestrus queens
- After artificial insemination
- Estrus management
- Treatment of ovarian cysts
- Cryptorchidism (Foals)
- To induce ovulation in early estrus (dominant follicle >35 mm)
- Treatment of persistent follicles during the early transition period
- To hasten ovulation and reduce variability of estrus after prostaglandin synchronization
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Hypersensitivity reactions / Anaphylaxis
- Pain at the injection site
- Antibody production leading to diminished efficacy (with repeated use)
- Abortion in mares if given prior to the 35th day of pregnancy
- Gynecomastia, headache, depression, irritability, and edema (reported in humans)
注意事項與禁忌
- Androgen-dependent neoplasias (e.g., prostatic carcinoma)
- Precocious puberty
- Known hypersensitivity to HCG
- Pregnancy (FDA Category X in humans, unless specifically indicated for reproductive management)
- > **Warning:** Antibody production to this hormone has been reported after repetitive use, resulting in diminished effect. * **Pregnancy:** FDA Category X in humans (risk of use clearly outweighs any possible benefit). May cause abortion in mares prior to the 35th day of pregnancy due to increased estrogen levels. * **Administration:** Must be given parenterally; it is destroyed in the GI tract if given orally.
常見問題
Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)用於寵物有甚麼用途？
* **Administration:** This medication must be given by injection. It is not effective if given by mouth. * **Side Effects:** Your pet may experience mild pain or swelling at the injection site. * **Allergic Reactions:** Watch closely for signs of an allergic reaction, such as facial swelling, hives, or difficulty breathing, and contact your veterinarian immediately if these occur. * **Long-term Use:** If this medication is used repeatedly over a long period, your pet's body may develop antibodies against it, making it less effective over time.
Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG)對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。