FOLLITROPIN BETA (fol li TROE pin  BAY ta) helps stimulate the development of eggs within the ovary. It is used to treat women who have not been able to become pregnant because of problems with ovulation. This drug may also be used in women participating in an assisted reproductive technology program like in vitro fertilization.

This medication is injected under the skin. It is usually given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting. It may also be given at home.

If you get this medication at home, you will be taught how to prepare and give it. Use exactly as directed. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.

It is important that you put your used needles and syringes in a special sharps container. Do not put them in a trash can. If you do not have a sharps container, call your pharmacist or care team to get one.

Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.

Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:

•allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

•breathing problems

•chest pain

•fluid retention

•indigestion

•nausea, vomiting

•pain, swelling, warmth in the leg

•passing small amounts of urine

•rapid weight gain

•stomach area or pelvic pain or bloating

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

•acne

•breast tenderness

•headache

•mood changes, such as irritability, restless feelings, or anger

•pain, irritation, or inflammation at site where injected

•tiredness

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.

Store in the refrigerator.

The medication may also be stored at room temperature, at approximately 25 degrees C (77 degrees F) for up to 3 months or until the expiration date, whichever occurs first. Do not freeze. If you are using the cartridges, once the rubber stopper has been pierced by a needle, the product can only be stored for a maximum of 28 days in the refrigerator or at room temperature between 2 and 25 degrees C (36 and 77 degrees F). Protect from light. Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Abnormal or unusual vaginal bleeding
• Asthma
• Brain tumor or certain other kinds of cancer
• Conditions affecting your adrenal gland or thyroid gland
• Enlarged ovaries or ovarian cyst
• Failure of the ovaries to produce eggs
• Obstruction of the fallopian tubes
• An unusual or allergic reaction to follitropin beta, neomycin, streptomycin, other hormones, medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding

Do not take this medication with any of the following:

• Chasteberry

This medication may also interact with the following:

• Black cohosh

It is important not to miss your dose. Talk to your care team about what to do if you miss a dose.

This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.

It is important to keep all records required by your care team on body temperature and intercourse, and to carefully follow any directions for urine or blood testing or ultrasound exams. If you think you have become pregnant, contact your care team at once.

Certain fertility treatments increase your chances of having multiple babies, like twins or triplets.

If abdominal pain occurs while you are using this medication, discontinue treatment and call your care team immediately. Do not use the injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and avoid sexual intercourse.