Bravelle

Generic name:urofollitropin [ URE-oh-FOL-i-TROE-pin ]
Drug class:Gonadotropins

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Oct 26, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Bravelle?

Bravelle is a purified form of a hormone called follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). This hormone is important in the development of follicles (eggs) that are produced by the ovaries in women.

Bravelle is used together with other medicines to treat infertility in women with FSH deficiency. This medicine is also used to help the ovaries produce multiple eggs for use in "in-vitro" fertilization.

Bravelle alone will not cause ovulation (production of an egg by the ovaries). You will need to receive other medicines to stimulate ovulation.

Bravelle may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use Bravelle if you have primary ovarian failure, abnormal vaginal bleeding, uncontrolled thyroid or adrenal gland disorders, an ovarian cyst, breast cancer, uterine or ovarian cancer, a pituitary gland tumor, or infertility that is not caused by lack of ovulation.

Do not use Bravelle if you are pregnant.

Stop using Bravelle, do not have sexual intercourse, and call your doctor right away if you have any of the following symptoms: stomach pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid weight gain, little or no urinating, or pain when you breathe, rapid heart rate, or shortness of breath.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to Bravelle or similar medicines (such as follitropin, lutropin alfa, menotropin), or if you have:

• a condition called primary ovarian failure;

• cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovary;

• an untreated or uncontrolled disorder of your thyroid or adrenal gland;

• infertility that is not caused by lack of ovulation;

• abnormal vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor;

• an ovarian cyst;

• a tumor of your pituitary gland; or

• if you are pregnant.

Your doctor will perform blood tests and a pelvic exam to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Bravelle.

Your male sexual partner's fertility should also be checked before you are treated with Bravelle.

To make sure Bravelle is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• asthma;

• a history of stomach surgery;

• a history of ovarian cyst or "torsion" (twisting) of your ovary; or<...