Triptorelin (Triptorelin)
Overview of Triptorelin
Triptorelin is a growth hormone analogue. It supresses the release of growth hormone and reduces the circulating concentrations of testosterone and is used for suppression of advanced prostate cancer.
Indication of Triptorelin
Triptorelin is primarily indicated in conditions like Advanced prostate cancer, Prostatic cancer, Uterine fibroids.
Contraindication of Triptorelin
Triptorelin is contraindicated in conditions like Spinal metastasis.
Side Effects of Triptorelin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Triptorelin, which give rise to further complications include Hypertension.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Triptorelin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Fever, Dysuria, VertigoX, Impotence, Phlebitis, Hair loss, Hot flushes, Decreased libido, Asthma.
Precautions of Triptorelin
Triptorelin should not generally use in patients with pituitary adenoma. It is also recommended that patients with weight related amenorrhoea should not receive this medication until their weight is corrected. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy.