Firmagon
Firmagon Products are primarily used for
Female infertility, Prostate cancer
About Firmagon Products
Uses of Firmagon Products
Degarelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.
Firmagon Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Firmagon 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 Firmagon 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 Firmagon Products
Frequently asked questions about Firmagon Products
Frequently asked questions about Degarelix
Q. What is Firmagon 80mg Injection used for?
Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection?
People should not receive Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection affect my heart rhythm?
Yes. Long-term therapy with Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection treatment.
Q. Does Firmagon 80mg Injection affect the liver or kidneys?
Yes. If you have liver or kidney disease, Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection affect blood sugar levels?
Yes. Some men receiving Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection.
Q. Does Firmagon 80mg Injection affect bone health?
Yes. Long-term testosterone suppression by Firmagon 80mg Injection may reduce bone density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. Your doctor may recommend bone health monitoring during Firmagon 80mg Injection treatment.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Firmagon 80mg Injection?
erious side effects of Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection cause cardiovascular problems?
Yes. Androgen deprivation therapy, including Firmagon 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection cause fertility problems?
Yes. Firmagon 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 Firmagon
Firmagon 80mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹15467
Firmagon 120mg Injection
vial of 1 Injection
MRP
₹33750
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