Introduction About RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET contains Dehydroepiandrosterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Steroid hormones. It is used for women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with any form of cancer or at risk of cancer (such as breast cancer and prostate cancer). It should be used with caution in patients with liver disease, kidney impairment and ischaemic heart disease.

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of mania. RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant and breast-feeding women.

The side effects of taking RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET are oily skin, facial hair growth, acne, hair loss and voice deepening. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.

Uses Of RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET

• Used for women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF)

How RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET Works

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET gets converted into sex hormones in the body and stimulates egg production in the ovaries and functions, making more eggs available to be fertilized each month and also helps to improve IVF cycle outcomes.

How to use RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET

Take RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration of RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects Of RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET

Warning & Precautions

Pregnancy

Contraindicated

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before taking it. 

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET is not recommended for use in breast-feeding women. Consult your doctor before taking it. 

Alcohol

Contraindicated

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of mania (period of extreme high energy or mood associated with bipolar disorder).

Kidney

Use with Caution

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before taking it.  

Liver

Use with Caution

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking it. 

Allergy

Contraindicated

Do not take RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET if you are allergic to dehydroepiandrosterone or any other ingredients of this medicine.

Heart Disease

Use with Caution

RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with ischaemic heart disease. Consult your doctor before taking it.  

Interactions

A. Drug-Drug Interactions

Before taking RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: 

• medicines such as acetophenazine, carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, chlorprothixene, clozapine, ethopropazine, fluphenazine, mesoridazine, methdilazine, perazine, perphenazine, pipotiazine, prochlorperazine, promazine, promethazine, propiomazin, thioridazine, trifluoperazine, triflupromazine, haloperidol, lithium, loxapine, molindone, olanzapine, quetiapine, risperidone and valproic acid (used to manage mental or psychotic disorders)
• medicines such as citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine and sertraline (used to manage depression)
• medicines such as conjugated oestrogens, esterified oestrogens, oestradiol, oestradiolcypionate, estropipate and ethinylestradiol (used to manage menopausal symptoms and manages pregnancy)
• testosterone (used to increase muscle strength and mass)
• triazolam (used to manage insomnia)
• thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine (used to manage hypothyroidism)

Overdosage:
If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose may result in insulin resistance.

Synopsis

More Information

• Keep RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs About RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET

Q: What is RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET and why is it prescribed?

A: RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET contains dehydroepiandrosterone which belongs to the group of medicines called Steroid hormones. It is used for women with diminished ovarian reserve and poor responders undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Q: How does RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET work?

A: RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET gets converted into sex hormones in the body and stimulates egg production in the ovaries and functions, making more eggs available to be fertilized each month and also helps to improve IVF cycle outcomes.

Q: What precautions should be followed before taking RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET?

A: Before taking RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET inform your doctor if you have any form of cancer or at risk of cancer (such as breast cancer and prostate cancer), hypercholesterolaemia, have a history of mood or psychotic disorders, liver disease, kidney impairment and ischaemic heart disease.

Q: Can I consume alcohol during management with RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET?

A: Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during management with RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET as it may increase the risk of mania (period of extreme high energy or mood associated with bipolar disorder).  

Q: Is RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET safe to use in patients with kidney problems?

A: RICHOVA SR 75MG TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function test before and during management with this medicine to manage the risk of any unusual effects. Consult your doctor before taking it.

References

1. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. Page-1062-1064

2. Meixiang Zhang, Wenbin Niu, Yu Wang, Jiawei Xu, Xiao Bao, Linlin Wang, Linqing Du, and Yingpu Sun. Dehydroepiandrosterone treatment in women with poor ovarian response undergoing IVF or ICSI: a systematic review and meta-analysis. US National Library of Medicines, National Institutes of Health. April 2016. [Accessed on 15th February 2022] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4974220/

3. Center for Human Reproduction. Study of Oral Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) to Treat Previously Unexplained Infertility (DHEAFert). NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine ClinicalTrials.gov. [Revised in September 2015] [Accessed 15th February 2022] https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT00650754

4. Cipla Ltd. Prastova Sr Tablets (Dehydroepiandrosterone). Ciplamed. [Revised in June 2021] [Accessed on 15th February 2022]  https://www.ciplamed.com/content/prastova-sr-tablets

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