Stimulate ovulation
Clomiphene citrate is chiefly indicated for the treatment of ovulatory failure in female patients who wish to become pregnant. This therapy will not be successful unless the patient though unovulatory, is capable of ovulation & her partner is fertile.
Clomiphene citrate is also indicated … Read more
Clomiphene citrate is chiefly indicated for the treatment of ovulatory failure in female patients who wish to become pregnant. This therapy will not be successful unless the patient though unovulatory, is capable of ovulation & her partner is fertile.
Clomiphene citrate is also indicated for the Polycystic ovary syndrome, Menorrhagia caused by hyperplastic endometrium, Amenorrhea with galactorrhea syndrome, Psychogenic amenorrhea syndrome, Secondary amenorrhea of unknown cause, Amenorrhea during post oral contraceptive period
Clomiphene has mainly antiestrogenic effects and some estrogenic effects. The mechanism in stimulating ovulation is unknown but is believed to be related to its antiestrogenic properties. By clomiphene competing with estrogen for binding sites at the hypothalamic level, the gonadotropins, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), secretion is increased, which results in ovarian follicle maturation, followed by the preovulatory LH surge, ovulation, and the subsequent development of the corpus luteum. Usefulness in male infertility is also likely related to the increases in FSH and LH secretion.
No drug interaction has been reported during the administration of Clomiphene citrate.
Clomiphene Citrate is well tolerated. However a few side effects like dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, depression, fatigue, insomnia, vasomotor flushing, and allergic reaction may occur. Rarely ovarian enlargement and cyst formation may occur. All these effects disappear promptly after the treatment is discontinued.
This is not recommended in pregnancy. In some cases Clomiphene citrate may reduce lactation, if it is administered to a woman during lactating period. So it should be avoided during lactational period.
Clomiphene citrate should be used with caution in longer maintenance therapy, with alcoholic drinks & antidepressants.
Drugs for Infertility
No such effects of acute over dosage of Clomiphene citrate have been reported. However, in case of over dosage, a few sign symptoms of nausea, vomiting, vasomotor flushes, scotoma, and ovarian enlargement with pelvic or abdominal pain may occur. In the event of over dosage appropriate supportive measures should be employed.
Clomiphene Citrate tablet should be stored below 25° C and protected from light & moisture.
