Main attributes Clomid (Clomiphene)
Manufacturer:
PharmaxLab®
Brand name:
Clomox
Commercial name:
Clomid
Form of release:
Oral tablets
Dosage:
50mg per tablet
Amount in a package:
60 tab
Drug class:
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator (SERM)
Mechanism of Action:
Blocks estrogen receptors in the hypothalamus, leading to increased production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which stimulate ovulation
Indications:
Treatment of ovulatory dysfunction in women desiring pregnancy, stimulation of ovulation in infertile women, and sometimes used off-label in men for the treatment of hypogonadism
Active ingredient:
Clomiphene citrate
CAS Name:
2-[4-(2-Chloro-1,2-diphenylvinyl)phenoxy]-N,N-diethylethanamine citrate
CAS Number:
50-41-9
Molecular Formula:
C26H28ClNO·C6H8O7
Method of use:
Oral administration
Best time to take:
Typically taken once daily
Typical Dosage:
50mg daily for 5 days, usually starting on day 3-5 of menstrual cycle, for ovulation induction or fertility treatment
Anabolic activity:
Not applicable (not anabolic steroid)
Androgen activity:
Not applicable (not anabolic steroid)
Aromatisation (conversion to estrogens):
Not applicable (not anabolic steroid)
Side Effects:
Can include hot flashes, mood swings, headaches, nausea, and visual disturbances
Half-life
Approximately 5-7 days
Toxicity:
Generally well-tolerated at therapeutic doses, but can cause side effects such as hot flashes, mood swings, and headaches
Detection time:
Not applicable (used in medical therapy)
Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to clomiphene, pregnancy, liver disease, ovarian cysts, abnormal vaginal bleeding
Interaction with other steroids:
Can interact with certain medications, especially those affecting liver enzymes or hormones
Precautions:
Regular monitoring for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) and proper dosing under medical supervision
Overdose:
Limited information available, but excessive doses may increase side effects
Age category:
Used in women of reproductive age for fertility treatment
Legal Status:
Prescription medication, regulated as a prescription drug
Storage conditions:
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat