cetrorelix and its Impurities
Cetrorelix is marketed by Merck Serono for use in in-vitro fertilization in all countries except Japan, where it is marketed by Shionogi and Nippon Kayaku. Cetrorelix or cetrorelix acetate sold under the brand name Cetrotide, is an injectable gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. It is used in assisted reproduction to inhibit premature luteinizing hormone surges. Reference standards of Cetrorelix API, and its pharmacopeial, non pharmacopeial impurities, and stable isotopes are listed below
