Triptorelin (By injection)
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Treats advanced prostate cancer.
Drug classes
Antineoplastic Agent, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Triptorelin is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is a hormone that is similar to the one normally released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. When given on a regular basis to men, triptorelin decreases testosterone levels which helps treat prostate cancer.
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
You will receive this medicine while you are in a hospital or cancer treatment center. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
Missed dose: This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to triptorelin or similar medicines.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bladder blockage, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, or heart rhythm problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
Heart rhythm problems (such as QT prolongation) Changes in blood sugar level Increased risk of heart attack or strokeYour symptoms may get worse for a few weeks when you begin to use this medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate, bloody or cloudy urine, difficult or painful urination
Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Trouble breathing
Weakness or loss of muscle control, especially in your legs or feet
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Bone, back, leg, or joint pain
Decreased interest in sex, inability to have or maintain an erection
Headache or dizziness
Increased hunger or thirst
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Trelstar, Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA
There may be other brand names for this medicine.