Active Ingredient Chorionic Gonadotropin
Active Ingredient Details
What is Chorionic Gonadotropin?
A gonadotropic glycoprotein hormone produced primarily by the PLACENTA. Similar to the pituitary LUTEINIZING HORMONE in structure and function, chorionic gonadotropin is involved in maintaining the CORPUS LUTEUM during pregnancy. CG consists of two noncovalently linked subunits, alpha and beta. Within a species, the alpha subunit is virtually identical to the alpha subunits of the three pituitary glycoprotein hormones (TSH, LH, and FSH), but the beta subunit is unique and confers its biological specificity (CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN, BETA SUBUNIT, HUMAN).
What is the usage for Chorionic Gonadotropin?
This medication is a hormone used in boys (before puberty) to cause the normal dropping of the testicles into the scrotum. It is also used in certain boys to help with normal sexual development. It works by causing the testes to release male sex hormones (e.g., testosterone). This medication is also used in women to treat fertility problems. It is given after finishing another medication (menotropins) to cause the release of an egg (ovulation). It should not be used in women whose ovaries no longer make eggs properly (primary ovarian failure). This medication has not been shown to be effective for weight loss and should not be used for this purpose due to risk of serious side effects.
How many products in the NDC database contain Chorionic Gonadotropin?
The NDC database has 1 products with the active ingredient Chorionic Gonadotropin. The following table lists all the products that have this active ingredient.
NDC Products with Chorionic Gonadotropin
NDC | Proprietary Name | Non-Proprietary Name | Dosage Form | Route Name | Company Name | Status | |
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67657-0005 | Proprietary Name: | Chorionic Gonadotropin | Powder | Instituto Massone S.a. | ACTIVE |