Degrelax 80mg Injection
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Product introduction
Degrelax 80mg Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the amount of testosterone produced in the body and restricts the growth of a cancer cell.
Degrelax 80mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin only under the supervision of a doctor. Do not try to self inject the medicine as it might enhance the chances of an accident or get injected into the veins. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), weight gain, hot flashes, increased liver enzyme, and low sexual desire. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness or trouble sleeping, then better to avoid driving or machinery work.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or diabetes or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check for prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in your blood, to know treatment is working or not.
Degrelax 80mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin only under the supervision of a doctor. Do not try to self inject the medicine as it might enhance the chances of an accident or get injected into the veins. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), weight gain, hot flashes, increased liver enzyme, and low sexual desire. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness or trouble sleeping, then better to avoid driving or machinery work.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or diabetes or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check for prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in your blood, to know treatment is working or not.
Uses of Degrelax Injection
Side effects of Degrelax Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Degrelax
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Low sexual desire
- Erectile dysfunction
How to use Degrelax Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Degrelax Injection works
Degrelax 80mg Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Degrelax 80mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Degrelax 80mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Degrelax 80mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Degrelax 80mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Degrelax 80mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
A cautious use of Degrelax 80mg Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
A cautious use of Degrelax 80mg Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Degrelax 80mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Degrelax 80mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised.
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised.
What if you forget to take Degrelax Injection?
If you miss a dose of Degrelax 80mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
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Quick tips
- Degrelax 80mg Injection helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
- It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the stomach area.
- It may cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause hot flashes. Try wearing loose clothing and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
- Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
- Your doctor may check the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. This is done to monitor how well Degrelax 80mg Injection is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Degrelax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concomitant use may affect heart rhythm and can be fatal.
Do not consume Mizolastine with Degarelix.
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
Concurrent use may cause serious disturbance in heart rhythm.
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart
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- Degarelix. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Degarelix. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd
Address: Zydus Corporate Park, 4Th Floor, B Wing, Plot No 103, Near Nirma University,S G Highway, Ahmedabad, 382481
Country of origin: India
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