Package Insert: Information for the User
Pergoveris (300 IU + 150 IU)/0.48 ml pre-filled syringe injectable solution
Follitropin alfa/lutropin alfa
Read this package insert carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
What is Pergoveris
Pergoveris contains two different active principles called “folitropina alfa” and “lutropina alfa”. Both belong to the family of hormones called “gonadotropins”, which are involved in reproduction and fertility.
What is Pergoveris used for
This medication is used to stimulate the development of follicles (each containing an egg) in the ovaries in order to help a woman become pregnant. It is intended for use in adult women (18 years of age or older) with low (severe deficiency) levels of “follicle-stimulating hormone” (FSH) and “luteinizing hormone” (LH). Normally, these women are infertile.
How Pergoveris works
The active principles of Pergoveris are copies of the natural hormones FSH and LH. In the body:
By substituting the missing hormones, Pergoveris allows women with low levels of FSH and LH to develop a follicle, from which an egg will be released, after an injection of the hormone “human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)”. This helps women become pregnant.
Before starting treatment, your fertility and that of your partner should be evaluated by an experienced doctor in the treatment of fertility disorders.
Do not use Pergoveris:
Do not use this medication if any of the above conditions apply to you. If you are unsure, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to use this medication.
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to use Pergoveris.
Porphyria
Consult your doctor before starting treatment if you or any family member has porphyria (a condition that prevents the breakdown of porphyrins that can be passed down from parents to children).
Inform your doctor immediately if:
Your doctor may recommend stopping treatment in these cases.
Hyperstimulation syndrome (HSS)
This medication stimulates your ovaries, increasing the risk of developing hyperstimulation syndrome (HSS). This occurs when your follicles develop too much and become large cysts. If you experience pelvic pain, rapid weight gain, nausea, vomiting, or difficulty breathing, consult your doctor immediately, who may order you to stop treatment (see section 4, "Serious side effects").
Even if you do not ovulate and follow the recommended dose and treatment schedule, severe HSS is less likely to occur. Pergoveris treatment rarely causes severe HSS. This is more likely if you are given the medication used for final follicular maturation (which contains human chorionic gonadotropin, hCG) (see details in section 3, "How much to use"). If you develop HSS, your doctor may not prescribe hCG for this treatment cycle and advise you to avoid intercourse or use a barrier method of contraception for at least 4 days.
Your doctor will ensure careful monitoring of your ovarian response, using ultrasound and blood tests (estradiol determinations), before and during treatment.
Multiple pregnancy
If you use Pergoveris, you have a higher risk of becoming pregnant with more than one baby at a time ("multiple pregnancy," usually twins) than if you become pregnant naturally. Multiple pregnancy can cause medical complications for you and your babies. You can reduce the risk of multiple pregnancy by using the correct dose of Pergoveris at the right times.
To minimize the risk of multiple pregnancy, it is recommended to perform ultrasound and blood tests.
Abortion
If you undergo ovarian stimulation to produce eggs, the likelihood of having an abortion is higher than the average for women.
Ectopic pregnancy
Women who have had a blockage or damage to the fallopian tubes (tubal disease) have a higher risk of pregnancy with implantation of the embryo outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). This is the case whether the pregnancy is spontaneous or achieved through fertility treatments.
Blood clotting disorders (thromboembolic episodes)
Consult your doctor before starting to use Pergoveris if you or any family member has ever had blood clots in the leg or lung, heart attack, or stroke. You may have a higher risk of developing severe blood clots or worsening existing clots with Pergoveris treatment.
Sex organ tumors
Tumors in the ovaries and other sex organs, both benign and malignant, have been reported in women who have undergone multiple treatments for infertility.
Allergic reactions
Isolated cases of non-severe allergic reactions to Pergoveris have been reported. If you have ever had this type of reaction with a similar medication, consult your doctor before starting to use Pergoveris.
Children and adolescents
Pergoveris should not be used in children and adolescents under 18 years of age.
Other medications and Pergoveris
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication.
Do not use Pergoveris with other medications in the same injection. You can use Pergoveris with a folitropin alfa preparation authorized in separate injections if prescribed by your doctor.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Do not use Pergoveris if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Driving and operating machinery
No adverse effects on your ability to drive or operate machinery are expected from this medication.
Pergoveris contains sodium
Pergoveris contains less than 1 mmol of sodium (23 mg) per dose; it is essentially "sodium-free."
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Use of this medication
A treatment cycle begins with the recommended dose of Pergoveris containing 150 international units (UI) of follitropin alfa and 75 UI of lutropin alfa, administered daily.
When the desired response is achieved, you will be administered a single injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) 24 to 48 hours after your last Pergoveris injection. The best time for sexual intercourse is the same day as the hCG injection and the following day. Alternatively, intrauterine insemination or other medically assisted reproduction procedures may be performed at your doctor's discretion.
If an excessive response is obtained, treatment will be discontinued and hCG will not be administered (see section 2, “Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)”). In this case, your doctor will prescribe a lower dose of follitropin alfa for the next cycle.
Using more Pergoveris than you should
The effects of an overdose of Pergoveris are unknown; however, it is expected that OHSS will occur. Nevertheless, this will only happen if hCG is administered (see section 2, “Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)”).
Missing a dose of Pergoveris
Do not use a double dose to compensate for missed doses. Contact your doctor.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
More serious side effects
Consult your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following side effects. Your doctor may tell you to stop using Pergoveris.
Allergic reactions
Allergic reactions, such as skin rash, skin redness, blisters, facial swelling with difficulty breathing, can sometimes be severe. This side effect is very rare.
Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS)
Other side effects
Very common(can affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common(can affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Rare(can affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
Reporting side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the label and in the box after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Store in the refrigerator (between 2 °C and 8 °C). Do not freeze.
Store in the original packaging to protect it from light.
Once opened, the preloaded pen can be stored for a maximum of 28 days outside the refrigerator (at 25 °C). Do not use any remaining portion of medication in the preloaded pen after 28days.
Do not use Pergoveris if you observe visible signs of deterioration, if the liquid contains particles or is not transparent.
After injection, dispose of the used needle safely.
Medications should not be thrown away through drains or in the trash. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and medications that you no longer need. This will help protect the environment.
Composition of Pergoveris
The active principles are follitropin alfa and lutropin alfa.
The other components are:
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Pergoveris is presented as a transparent, colourless to slightly yellowish solution in a pre-filled multidose syringe:
Marketing authorisation holder
Merck Europe B.V., Gustav Mahlerplein 102, 1082 MA Amsterdam, Netherlands
Manufacturer
Merck Serono S.p.A, Via delle Magnolie 15 (Industrial Area), 70026 Modugno (Bari), Italy
Last update of this leaflet: 10/2021
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the European Medicines Agency:http://www.ema.europa.eu.
Instructions for use
Pergoveris
(300 UI + 150 UI)/0.48 ml (450 UI + 225 UI)/0.72 ml (900 UI + 450 UI)/1.44 ml
Pre-filled syringe
Follitropin alfa/Lutropin alfa
Index
Important information about the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
How to use the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe treatment diary
Get familiar with the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
Step 11Collect the materials
Step 22Prepare for the injection
Step 33Attach the needle
Step 44Select the dose
Step 55Inject the dose
Step 66Remove the needle after each injection
Step 77After the injection
Step 88Storage of the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
Treatment diary of the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
Important information about the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
(300 UI + 150 UI)/0.48 ml |
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(450 UI + 225 UI)/0.72 ml |
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(900 UI + 450 UI)/1.44 ml |
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Note:
Consult the leaflet for more information on the recommended dosage regimen and always follow the dose recommended by your healthcare professional.
a.Select the prescribed dose (Figure 1). | |
b.Check that the injection has been completed (Figure 2). | |
c.Read the remaining dose to be injected with a second syringe (Figure 3). |
Do not re-use the needles.
Do not share the syringe or needles with anyone else.
Do not use the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe if it has fallen, or if the syringe is cracked or damaged, as this may cause injuries.
How to use the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe treatment diary
Use the treatment diary to record the amount injected.
Injecting the wrong amount of medicine may affect the treatment.
The use of the treatment diary to record the daily injections will allow you to check that you have received the complete prescribed dose each day.
Example of a treatment diary using a (450 UI + 225 UI)/0.72 ml syringe:
#1 Day of treatment number | 2 Date | 3 Time | 4 Syringe volume (300 UI + 150 UI)/0.48 ml (450 UI + 225 UI)/0.72 ml (900 UI + 450 UI)/1.44 ml | 5 Prescribed dose | 678 Dose information window | ||
Dose adjusted for the injection | Dose to adjust for a second injection | ||||||
#1 | 10/06 | 19:00 | 450 UI + 225 UI | 150 UI / 75 UI | 150 | if it is “0”, complete injection | ?if it is not “0”, a second injection is needed Inject this amount..........using a new syringe |
#2 | 11/06 | 19:00 | 450 UI + 225 UI | 150 UI / 75 UI | 150 | if it is “0”, complete injection | ?if it is not “0”, a second injection is needed Inject this amount..........using a new syringe |
#3 | 12/06 | 19:00 | 450 UI + 225 UI | 225 UI / 112.5 UI | 225 | ?if it is “0”, complete injection | if it is not “0”, a second injection is needed Inject this amount..........using a new syringe |
#3 | 12/06 | 19:00 | 450 UI + 225 UI | No proceed | 75 | if it is “0”, complete injection | ?if it is not “0”, a second injection is needed Inject this amount..........using a new syringe |
Get familiar with the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
* Only for illustrative purposes.
** The numbers on thedose information windowand the syringe support represent the number of International Units (UI) of the medicine.
Step 11Collect the materials
Do not use a microwave or any other heating element to warm the syringe. | |
1.2Prepare a clean and flat surface, such as a table or countertop, in a well-lit area. 1.3You will also need (not included in the pack):
1.4Wash your hands with soap and water and dry them thoroughly afterwards (Figure 5). | |
1.5Remove the pre-filled syringe from the pack with your hand. Do not use any utensils, as this may damage the syringe. | |
1.6Check that the pre-filled syringe has Pergoveris written on it. | |
1.7Check the expiration date on the syringe label (Figure 6). Do not use the pre-filled syringe if the expiration date has passed or if the pre-filled syringe does not have Pergoveris written on it. |
Step 22Prepare for the injection
2.1Remove the cap from the syringe (Figure 7). | |
2.2Check that the medicine is transparent and colourless and does not contain particles. Do not use the pre-filled syringe if the medicine has changed colour or is cloudy, as this may cause an infection. 2.3Check that thedose information windowis set to “0” (Figure 8). | |
Select an injection site: | |
2.4The healthcare professional will indicate the injection sites to be used around the abdominal area (Figure 9). To minimize skin irritation, choose a different injection site each day. 2.5Clean the skin at the injection site with a wet wipe. Do not touch or cover the skin that has just been cleaned. |
Step 33Attach the needle
Important:Always use a new needle for each injection. Reusing needles may cause an infection. | ||||
3.1Take a new needle. Use only the “single-use” needles provided. | ||||
3.2Check that the outer needle cover is not damaged. | ||||
3.3Hold the outer needle cover firmly. | ||||
3.4Check that the needle cap is not damaged or loose and has not expired (Figure 10). | ||||
3.5Remove the needle cap (Figure 11). | ||||
Do not use the needle if it is damaged or expired or if the outer needle cover or needle cap is damaged or loose. Using damaged or expired needles may cause an infection. Throw it away in a sharp object container and take a new needle. | ||||
3.6Twist the outer needle cover onto the syringe tip until you feel a slight resistance (Figure 12). Do not twist the needle too tightly, as it may be difficult to remove it after the injection. | ||||
3.7Remove the outer needle cover by pulling it gently (Figure 13). | ||||
3.8Leave it aside to use later (Figure 14). Do not dispose of the outer needle cover, as this will prevent needlestick injuries and infections when separating the needle from the syringe. | ||||
3.9Hold the syringe with the needle pointing upwards (Figure 15). | ||||
3.10Carefully and gently remove and dispose of the green protective cap from the needle (Figure 16). Do not re-cover the needle with the green protective cap, as this may cause needlestick injuries and infections. | ||||
3.11Examine the needle tip carefully for any droplets of liquid. If Then | ||||
Use a new syringe | Check that there is a droplet of liquid at the needle tip (Figure 17). • If you see a droplet of liquid, proceed with theStep 4 Select the dose. • If you do not see any droplet at the needle tip or in its vicinity, you must perform the steps indicatedon the next pageto remove air from the system. | |||
Reuse a syringe | No need to check for a droplet of liquid. Proceed directly with theStep 4 Select the dose. |
If you do not see any droplet of liquid at the needle tip or in its vicinity the first time you use a new syringe:
1.Turn the dose adjustment button clockwise until “25” appears on thedose information window(Figure 18).
2.Hold the syringe with the needle pointing upwards.
3.Gently tap the syringe support (Figure 19).
4.Press the dose adjustment button completely. A droplet of liquid will appear at the needle tip (Figure 20).
5.Check that thedose information windowindicates “0” (Figure 21).
6.Proceed with theStep 4 Select the dose..
If no droplet of liquid appears, contact your healthcare professional.
Step 44Select the dose
4.1.Gently turn the dose adjustment button until the desired dose appears on thedose information window.
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4.2Check that thedose information windowindicates thecomplete prescribed dosebefore proceeding to the next step. |
Step 55Inject the dose
Important:inject the dose as instructed by your healthcare professional. | |
5.1Insert the needle slowly and completely into the skin (Figure 24). | |
5.2Place your thumb on the centre of the dose adjustment button.Press the dose adjustment button slowly and completelyand hold it pressed to administer the entire injection (Figure 25). | |
Note:the longer the dose, the longer it will take to inject. | |
5.3Hold the dose adjustment button pressed for at least 5 seconds before removing the needle from the skin (Figure 26).
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Do not release the dose adjustment button until the needle is removed from the skin. |
Step 66Remove the needle after each injection
6.1Place the outer needle cover on a flat surface. | |
6.2Hold the syringe firmly with one hand and insert the needle into the outer needle cover (Figure 28). | |
6.3Continue pushing the needle-covered syringe against a firm surface until you hear a click (Figure 29). | |
6.4Hold the outer needle cover and twist the needle counterclockwise (Figure 30). 6.5Dispose of the used needle safely in a sharp object container (Figure 31). Handle the needle carefully to avoid injury. | |
Do not re-use or share any used needles. |
Step 77After the injection
7.1Check that the injection has been completed:
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If thedose information windowshows “0”, you have completed the dose. If thedose information windowshows a numbergreater than “0”, the syringe is empty. You have not received the complete prescribed dose and you must perform theStep 7.2 described below. | |
7.2Complete a partial injection (only when necessary):
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Step 88Storage of the Pergoveris pre-filled syringe
8.1Replace the syringe cap to prevent infections (Figure 34). | |
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