Clomiphene (Systemic)
Brand Names : Clomid, Milophene, Serophene, clomifene, clomifene citrate
Category- Antiestrogen
- Diagnostic
aid, hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis function
- Diagnostic aid, ovarian function
- Infertility therapy
adjunct
DescriptionClomiphene (KLOE-mi-feen)
is used as a fertility medicine in some women who are unable to become pregnant.
Clomiphene probably works by changing the hormone balance of the body.
In women, this causes ovulation to occur and prepares the body for pregnancy.
Clomiphene may also be used for other conditions in both females and males
as determined by your doctor.
The following information applies only to female patients
taking clomiphene
. Check with your doctor if you are a male and have
any questions about the use of clomiphene.
Clomiphene is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Oral
-
Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
- Clomid
- Milophene
- Serophene
In Canada—
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
Other commonly used names are clomifene
and clomifene citrate
.
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