TRIPTORELIN - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 How Do I Take It?
5 Precautions
6 Rare Side-Effects
7 Disease Interactions
8 Technical Classification
9 Storage Conditions
10 Available Alternatives
- 10.1 Common Drugs with TRIPTORELIN as Ingredient
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Overview

TRIPTORELIN is a Schedule G drug.
Triptorelin is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Triptorelin overstimulates the body’s own production of certain hormones which causes that production to shut down temporarily. Triptorelin is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. It is used to treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat cancer itself. Triptorelin is used to treat precocious puberty in boys and girls who are at least 2 years old.

Usage

TRIPTORELIN is generally used to treat: Prostate Cancer, Precocious Puberty

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: IM (Intra-Mascular)

Precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with the history of kidney, spinal cord problem, urinary blockage, liver disease and breastfeeding. This medication is only recommended for men. It may cause dizziness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

Rare Side-Effects

TRIPTORELIN : Fainting, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Sudden Numbness Or Weakness On One Side Of Body, Slurred Speech, Head Headache, Mood Swings, Vomit, Difficulty Breathing, Face Swelling, Body Itching, Ankles Swelling, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Disease Interactions

TRIPTORELIN can interfere with: Diabetes Mellitus, Long QT Syndrome, Congestive Heart Disease, Acute Renal Failure, Acute Liver Failure

Technical Classification

TRIPTORELIN is categorized as: ANTIMIGRAINE AGENTS / ANALGESICS / CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with TRIPTORELIN as Ingredient

DECAPEPTYL 0.1MG INJ	TRIPTORELIN 0.1 MG
DECAPEPTYL INJ	TRIPTORELIN 0.1 MG
GONAPEPTYL 3.75MG INJ	TRIPTORELIN 3.75 MG
PAMORELIN LA 11.25MG INJ	TRIPTORELIN 11.25 MG
PAMORELIN LA 3.75MG INJ	TRIPTORELIN 3.75 MG