Luteinizing hormone
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rINN: Luteinizing hormone
Other Names
LH, lutropin alfa, Luveris®
Pharmacological Information
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Luteinizing hormone Molecule
Web information on Luteinizing hormone
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
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Common Name:Luteinising hormone
Alternative Name:LH, lutropin alfa, Luveris®
Biochemical Information
Molecular Structure
Important Issues in Man
usually used with FSH
Relevant Clinical Literature
UK Guidance
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Introduction
A gonadotrophin heterodimer of glycoprotein hormones alpha chain and lutropin subunit beta. Levels are raised in primary gonadal failure and after menopause.
Clinical Use
Used as part of treatment for female infertility due to hypopituitarism, or who have failed other treatments.
Indications
- Stimulation of follicular development in women with severe LH and FSH deficiency in combination with follitropin alfa.
Administration
IV 75 IU
