Ganirelix

Generic Name
Ganirelix
Brand Names
Fyremadel, Orgalutran, Ganirelix Gedeon Richter
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C80H113ClN18O13
CAS Number
124904-93-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
IX503L9WN0
Background

Ganirelix is a synthetic decapeptide and a competitive gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist. Derived from endogenous GnRH, ganirelix has amino acid substitutions. Ganirelix is indicated for controlled ovarian hyperstimulation in assisted reproduction techniques. The first case of pregnancy achieved after the use of ganirelix in an assisted reprod...

Indication

Ganirelix is indicated for the inhibition of premature luteinizing hormone (LH) surges in women undergoing controlled ovarian hyperstimulation for assisted reproduction techniques (ART).

Associated Conditions
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Associated Therapies
Controlled ovarian hyperstimulation therapy
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