Cetrotide and Injection site pruritus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Injection site pruritus is reported as a side effect among people who take Cetrotide (cetrorelix), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Menopur, and have Infertility.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Injection site pruritus when taking Cetrotide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 619 people who have side effects when taking Cetrotide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cetrotide?

Cetrotide has active ingredients of cetrorelix. eHealthMe is studying from 623 Cetrotide users. Check the latest studies of Cetrotide.

What is Injection site pruritus?

Injection site pruritus (severe itching at injection site) is found to be associated with 991 drugs and 1,101 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Injection site pruritus.

On Jul, 09, 2026

619 people reported to have side effects when taking Cetrotide.
Among them, 14 people (2.26%) have Injection site pruritus.

Could Cetrotide cause Injection site pruritus?

Among these 14 people:

How long have people been on Cetrotide when they have Injection site pruritus? *

What is the gender of people who have Injection site pruritus when taking Cetrotide? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Injection site pruritus when taking Cetrotide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cetrotide? *

Menopur: 4 people, 28.57%
Follistim Aq: 3 people, 21.43%
Ovidrel: 2 people, 14.29%
Gonal-F: 2 people, 14.29%
Vivelle-Dot: 1 person, 7.14%
Sumatriptan: 1 person, 7.14%
Sterile Water: 1 person, 7.14%
Progesterone: 1 person, 7.14%
Pregnyl: 1 person, 7.14%
Ganirelix Acetate Injection: 1 person, 7.14%

What are other side effects people have besides Injection site pruritus? *

Injection Site Erythema (redness at injection site): 9 people, 64.29%
Injection Site Swelling: 6 people, 42.86%
Injection Site Rash: 2 people, 14.29%
Injection Site Haemorrhage (bleeding from injection site): 2 people, 14.29%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 14.29%
Heart Rate Increased: 1 person, 7.14%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 1 person, 7.14%
Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis): 1 person, 7.14%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 7.14%
Drug Hypersensitivity: 1 person, 7.14%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Infertility: 4 people, 28.57%
Infertility Female: 3 people, 21.43%
Ovulation Induction: 1 person, 7.14%
Anovulatory Cycle (menstrual cycle during which the ovaries do not release an oocyte): 1 person, 7.14%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on cetrorelix (the active ingredients of Cetrotide) and Cetrotide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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