Clomid-Clomiphene Citrate
Clomid (Clomiphene Citrate) is an antagonist or mixed estrogen agonist which stimulates the production of testosterone and LH. It can also be said that the prima facie objective of Clomid is achieved by blocking the inhibition of estrogen and by stimulating hypothalamus and pituitary.
Chemical Composition
Clomid has a chemical formula of C26H28ClNO or C32H36ClNO8 (citrate). Its chemical name is 2-[p-(2-chloro-1,2-diphenylvinyl)phenoxy] triethylamine citrate (1:1). It provides hepatic metabolism with enterohepatic circulation.
It can be administered to a user in oral form and has an elimination half life of approximately 5-7 days. Clomid, known as an orally administered ovulatory stimulant, is nonsteroidal in nature. Clomid is soluble in ethanol, slightly soluble in water, and insoluble in ether.
Ingredients
Clomid-Clomiphene Citrate is a combination of 2 generic isomers [cis (zuclomiphene) and trans (enclomiphene)] and includes approximately 30-50 percent of the cis-iromer.
The Clomid tablets are white in color and each one of them contains 50 mg of clomiphene citrate USP along with inactive ingredients such as magnesium sterarate, corn strach, pregelatinized cornstarch, sucrose, and lactose.
Benefits of Clomid-Clomiphene Citrate
Clomid-Clomiphene Citrate is rated as the number one choice for improvements in recovery phase of natural testosterone production after a steroid cycle by professional athletes and body builders. Clomid is also known to reduce the risk of gynecomastia during a steroid cycle by employment of aromatizable steroids.
Clomid is considered to be an effective antagonist in treating hypothalamus and breast tissue. It is also believed to be an excellent agonist for improving the level of blood cholesterol and is present in the bone tissue.
It is a unique capability of reducing the adverse effects of exercise-induced damage of muscle tissues and is primarily used in the medical world to treat women with ovulatory dysfunction and keen to accept pregnancy.
Recommended Dosage of Clomid
The intake of Clomid should be low in the initial stages; a dosage of 50 mg on a daily basis for five days would be an ideal dosage. After five days, the dosage can be increased if ovulation takes place.
Precautions & Warnings
Before the commencement of Clomid treatment and every subsequent course, pelvic examinations need to be conducted to rule out any ailments or side-effects.
Contraindications
Clomid is contraindicated for all those who have an existing allergy to Clomiphene citrate or any of its ingredients. It is also contraindicated for those have an existing hypersensitivity ailment and is not suitable for pregnant or pregnancy-suspecting women.
Storage Conditions
The Clomid Tablets must be kept away from heat, light, and excessive humidity. The ideal storage temperature for these tablets is 59-86°F (15-30°C) in closed containers.
Possible Adverse Reactions
Nausea, breast discomfort, enlargement of ovary, vomiting, headache, abnormal uterine bleeding, fatigue, vaginal dryness, bloating, insomnia, loss of hair, and increase in appetite are some of the possible adverse reactions of Clomid-Clomiphene Citrate.
