Triptorelin
Information about Triptorelin
Triptorelin Uses
Triptorelin is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, Uterine fibroids, precocious puberty and female infertility.
How Triptorelin works
Triptorelin reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Triptorelin also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.
Common side effects of Triptorelin
Impotence, Dizziness, Headache, High blood pressure, Joint pain, Testicular atrophy, Breast pain, Fatigue, Bone pain, Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hot flushes, Leg pain, Vomiting, Urinary tract infection, Urinary retention, Swelling of legs, Discomfort when urinating, Influenza, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Vaginal bleeding, Cough, Infection
Available Medicine for Triptorelin
Pamorelin LADr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
₹7506 to ₹364093 variant(s)
DecapeptylFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹362 to ₹72592 variant(s)
GonapeptylFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹10141 variant(s)
BdrelinBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
₹7200 to ₹180002 variant(s)
TryplogLife Medicare & Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹12501 variant(s)
Expert advice for Triptorelin
- Triptorelin helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
- It may also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
- It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
- It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.
- Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.
- Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.