DRUG INFORMATION

Drug Information

Most medications during treatment can be used at home. Below are demonstrations for the commonly used medications — tap each one to open its PDF, video, or illustrated guide. If you have any questions, please contact your care manager.

MEDICATIONS

Drug Guide

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DRUG DETAILS

Crinone

Crinone
Instructions

Crinone

A vaginally administered progesterone gel used together with IVF-based assisted reproductive infertility treatment.

Used together with in vitro fertilization-based assisted reproductive treatment for infertility (in women with normal ovulatory cycles, with infertility due to tubal, idiopathic, or endometriosis-related causes).

This medicine is administered vaginally.

Progesterone Formulation Comparison

ItemUtrogestanCrinoneEndometrinProgesterone INJ
RouteOral / vaginalVaginalVaginalIntramuscular
AdvantagesConvenient administration routeAbsorbed via vaginal mucosa, better than oralAbsorbed via vaginal mucosa, better than oralHighly effective, almost completely absorbed
DisadvantagesDizziness, drowsiness, slowed GI motilityResidue and cleanupHeadacheInjection-site redness, swelling and lumps