The instructions set forth herein are solely for the benefit of
Fertility Centers of Illinois (FCI) patients who have had an appointment
at Fertility Centers of Illinois and met with a physician and/or nurse
regarding an individual and specific course of medical treatment. All
other persons are cautioned that they should not follow or use these
instructions in the absence of having an individual course of medical
treatment prescribed by a Fertility Centers of Illinois Physician.The
following information is ONLY for Fertility Centers of Illinois
patients, describing how to mix and administer the many injectable drugs
used for fertility therapy. The information contained on this page
contains information that is both generated from our FCI nursing staff
and from the different companies that make the drugs themselves.
Ganirelix Acetate powder
When you receive your shipment of medications, the first thing you
should do is review its contents. Verify that you received all of the
medications you may require, and call your nurse with any questions
prior to the start of your treatment cycle. Please follow the
recommended manufacturer storage instructions that come with each
medication.
You may call your pharmacy directly for refills, but please do not wait
until you are completely out to do so. Please be aware of how much
medication you have at all times and alert your nurse if you are running
low to inquire if more is needed. The pharmacy can typically order
additional medication within 24-48 hours. There is no delivery on
Sundays, so please plan accordingly.How to Administer Your
MedicationsThe Freedom Pharmacy website may show more than one way of
giving certain medications. Please use the medication chart (below) in
conjunction with the website; the chart lists Fertility Centers of
Illinois’ requirements for the route, preparation, and administration of
each medication.Injection techniques are clearly demonstrated on the
Freedom Fertility Pharmacy MedTEACH Medication Instruction website.
Please view the video for each medication that your nurse has ordered
for you.
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