Degapride
Degapride Products are primarily used for
Female infertility, Prostate cancer
About Degapride Products
Uses of Degapride Products
Degarelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
Degapride Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Degapride 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 Degapride 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 Degapride Products
Frequently asked questions about Degapride Products
Frequently asked questions about Degarelix
Q. What is Degapride 80mg Injection used for?
Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection?
People should not receive Degapride 80mg Injection if they are allergic to degarelix or any of its ingredients. It is not for use in women, children, or teenagers.
Q. Can Degapride 80mg Injection affect my heart rhythm?
Yes. Long-term therapy with Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection treatment.
Q. Does Degapride 80mg Injection affect the liver or kidneys?
Yes. If you have liver or kidney disease, Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection affect blood sugar levels?
Yes. Some men receiving Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection.
Q. Does Degapride 80mg Injection affect bone health?
Yes. Long-term testosterone suppression by Degapride 80mg Injection may reduce bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Your doctor may recommend bone health monitoring during Degapride 80mg Injection treatment.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Degapride 80mg Injection?
erious side effects of Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection cause cardiovascular problems?
Yes. Androgen deprivation therapy, including Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride 80mg Injection cause fertility problems?
Yes. Degapride 80mg 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 Degapride
Degapride 80mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹13125
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Degapride 120mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹18375
Not Available