Degarelix
Information about Degarelix
Degarelix Uses
Degarelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
How Degarelix works
Degarelix lowers the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread and growth of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.
Common side effects of Degarelix
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weight gain, Hot flashes, Increased liver enzymes, Pain, Erythema (skin redness), Swelling, Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Nodules, Fatigue, High blood pressure, Back pain, Joint pain, Urinary tract infection
Medicine brands for Degarelix
FirmagonFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹15467 to ₹337502 variant(s)
DegrintaIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹13781 to ₹275392 variant(s)
DegrelaxZydus Lifesciences Ltd
₹16875 to ₹295312 variant(s)
DeghorGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹14725 to ₹192212 variant(s)
DegatideCipla Ltd
₹13125 to ₹168752 variant(s)
DegarelixSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹150001 variant(s)
DegaprideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹13125 to ₹183752 variant(s)
DegarelEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹12187 to ₹337502 variant(s)
DegalixBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
₹13500 to ₹160312 variant(s)
CimipegBiocon
₹491 variant(s)
Expert advice for Degarelix
- Degarelix helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
- It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the stomach area.
- It may cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause hot flashes. Try wearing loose clothing and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
- Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
- Your doctor may check the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. This is done to monitor how well Degarelix is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.