Human chorionic gonadotrophin stimulates the steroidogenesis in the gonads by virtue of a biological effect similar to that of LH (Luteinizing hormone, which is the same as interstitial cell stimulating hormone).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| G03GA01 | Chorionic gonadotrophin | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G03 Sex hormones and modulators of the genital system → G03G Gonadotropins and other ovulation stimulants → G03GA Gonadotropins |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PREGNYL 5000IU Powder for solution for injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Chorionic gonadotrophin (human) is an active ingredient of these brands:
Australia (AU)
Austria (AT)
Brazil (BR)Canada (CA)
Cyprus (CY)Finland (FI)
Hong Kong (HK)Lithuania (LT)
Malta (MT)Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)Tunisia (TN)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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