Degalix
Degalix Products are primarily used for
Female infertility, Prostate cancer
About Degalix Products
Uses of Degalix Products
Degarelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
Degalix Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Degalix are 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.
How Degalix Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Degalix Products
Frequently asked questions about Degalix Products
Frequently asked questions about Degarelix
Q. What is Degalix 120 Injection used for?
Degalix 120 Injection is used in adult men to manage advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer. It may also be given with radiotherapy in men with high-risk localised or locally advanced prostate cancer, either before treatment (neoadjuvant) or during treatment (adjuvant).
Q. Who should not receive Degalix 120 Injection?
People should not receive Degalix 120 Injection if they are allergic to degarelix or any of its ingredients. It is not for use in women, children, or teenagers.
Q. Can Degalix 120 Injection affect my heart rhythm?
Yes. Long-term therapy with Degalix 120 Injection may prolong the QT interval on ECG, which can increase the risk of abnormal heart rhythms. If you already have heart problems or take medicines that affect heart rhythm, your doctor will monitor your heart carefully before and during Degalix 120 Injection treatment.
Q. Does Degalix 120 Injection affect the liver or kidneys?
Yes. If you have liver or kidney disease, Degalix 120 Injection should be used with caution. Mild changes in liver function tests can occur during treatment. Patients with severe liver or kidney impairment have not been well studied, so your doctor may monitor you more closely.
Q. Can Degalix 120 Injection affect blood sugar levels?
Yes. Some men receiving Degalix 120 Injection may develop reduced glucose tolerance or worsening of diabetes. If you have diabetes, your doctor may check your blood sugar more often while you are on Degalix 120 Injection.
Q. Does Degalix 120 Injection affect bone health?
Yes. Long-term testosterone suppression by Degalix 120 Injection may reduce bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Your doctor may recommend bone health monitoring during Degalix 120 Injection treatment.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Degalix 120 Injection?
erious side effects of Degalix 120 Injection may include severe allergic reactions, chest pain, fainting, irregular heartbeat, difficulty breathing, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or persistent swelling at the injection site. Seek medical help immediately if you notice any of these symptoms.
Q. Can Degalix 120 Injection cause cardiovascular problems?
Yes. Androgen deprivation therapy, including Degalix 120 Injection, has been linked to stroke, heart attack, and other cardiovascular diseases. If you have risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or smoking, your doctor will monitor your heart closely.
Q. Can Degalix 120 Injection cause fertility problems?
Yes. Degalix 120 Injection lowers testosterone, which may reduce male fertility for as long as hormone levels remain suppressed. Fertility usually does not recover during treatment.
Products for Degalix
Degalix 120 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹16031.25
Not Available
Degalix 80 Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹13500
Not Available