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.


Adult Dose
Dose: 3 mg
Single Dose: 3 (3)
Frequency: As recommended.
Route: IM
Instructions: Every 28th Day for 6 Months
Neonatal
Dose: Not applicable in this age group
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Paedriatic
Dose: Not applicable in paeds
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Characteristics
belongs to Peptide. It belongs to LH-RH agonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Hormones and GnRH Analogue pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Triptorelin is 1311.40.
Contraindications
Triptorelin is contraindicated in conditions like Spinal metastasis.
Effects
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.
Indications
Triptorelin is primarily indicated in conditions like Advanced prostate cancer, Prostatic cancer, Uterine fibroids.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Triptorelin was found.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
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Warnings
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.
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