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What is Novarel®?
During an assisted reproductive cycle (ART), Novarel® is used to induce egg maturation and trigger ovulation (the release of an egg(s) from the ovary) in women who have been treated with ovulation inducing medications.

How Do I Use Novarel®?
Here are step-by-step instructions for taking Novarel® (chorionic gonadotropin) injections:

Remove the plastic cap from the vial of powder and the vial of diluent. Wipe the rubber stoppers of both vials with alcohol.

Using a 3 cc syringe with a 22 gauge, 1½ inch needle, pull back on the plunger to the 1 cc mark. Inject 1 cc of air into the vial containing the liquid diluent after piercing the rubber stopper with the needle.

Invert the vial, making sure the tip of the needle is below the fluid level, and withdraw 1 cc of the liquid. Any remaining liquid can be discarded.

Withdraw the needle and pierce the vial containing the powder. Slowly inject the 1 cc of diluent into the vial of powder.

Gently swirl the solution until the powder is dissolved and clear. Do not shake.

Invert this vial making sure the tip of the needle is well below the liquid level. Withdraw all of this medication. You might not be able to withdraw every drop.

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With the needle pointing toward the ceiling, flick the side of the syringe to disperse any air bubbles and the air pocket at the top of the syringe, then gently push the plunger until one or two drops of liquid are expressed to make sure you have eliminated any air.

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Gently push on plunger until air pocket is gone and expel a drop of liquid