Follistim AQ

Also Known as Puregon in Canada

Prescription medicineOnly Available By Prescription
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What if I find a lower price with another pharmacy?

We guarantee the lowest price on all of our prescription products. If you find your medications cheaper at any other recognized licensed mail order pharmacy, we will not only match their price, we will beat it by 25% of the difference. It is our 125% price match guarantee!

Example: If you find a product on Canada Drugs Direct for $50.00 and find the same product for $40.00 at another mail order pharmacy, we will provide you with a $12.50 discount, bringing your total to $37.50.

To get the discount please make sure to mention the price match to the customer service team when they call to collect payment for your order. Or call toll free at 1-888-904-8467 to place the order through the phone.

Terms & Conditions of Program

  • Guaranteed lowest price is only valid at the time of sale.
  • We will only match the current advertised price.
  • Products must be identical and in stock at the time of placing an order with a licensed mail order pharmacy. They must be an online Canadian pharmacy with an address in Canada.
  • Products must be authentic in brand and size (same manufacturer, same country of manufacture, same pack size, same strength and same quantity).
  • Products must be new. We cannot match the price of any used, short expiry or expired product.
  • Price match can only be issued over the phone with our customer service team. Please note at this time we cannot offer price matching for the products Ozempic or Saxenda.
What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.

Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.

Description

Follistim AQ (follitropin beta injection) is a prescription medication used to treat infertility in both men and women. It is a follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) that stimulates ovarian egg production in women and spermatogenesis in men.

Before using Follistim AQ, your doctor will perform an initial evaluation to determine if it is safe for you to use. They will also provide detailed instructions on properly using the medication, including the dose and timing of injections.


Fact Table

Formula

C975H1513N267O304S26

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

77%

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Follitropin beta

Elimination half-life

26.9–43.9 h

Dosage (Strength)

-

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

Brands

Follistim AQ

Protein binding

Not available

PubChem CID

Not available

MedlinePlus

Not available

ChEBI

Not available

ATC code

G03GA05

DrugBank

DB00066

KEGG

D04430

Routes of administration

Subcutaneous injection

Directions

Follistim AQ is available in a prefilled pen, and the dose is determined by your doctor based on your individual needs and response to treatment.

Follistim AQ is typically administered by subcutaneous injection (under the skin). Your doctor or healthcare provider will instruct you on injecting the medication.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in Follistim AQ is follitropin beta, a recombinant human follicle-stimulating hormone.

Interactions

  • There are no known significant interactions.

Cautions

Do not use Follistim AQ if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.

Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of blood clots, stroke, or heart disease before using Follistim AQ. The medication can increase the risk of these conditions, especially in women over 35 or those with certain risk factors.

A rare but potentially serious side effect includes ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), which can cause abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath. OHSS can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Follistim AQ may include:

  • Abdominal distension
  • Abdominal distress
  • Abdominal pain
  • Acne vulgaris
  • Breast tenderness
  • Constipation
  • Dermoid cyst
  • Diarrhea
  • Fatigue
  • Gynecomastia
  • Headache
  • Injection site reaction
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Ovarian cyst
  • Ovarian hyperstimulation
  • Ovarian neoplasm
  • Ovarian torsion
  • Ovary enlargement
  • Pain at the injection site
  • Pelvic discomfort
  • Pelvic pain
  • Skin rash
  • Spontaneous abortion
  • Thromboembolism
  • Uterine hemorrhage
  • Vaginal hemorrhage

References

  1. Follistim AQ [package insert]. West Orange, NJ: Organon USA Inc.; 2004.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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