Triptorelin is an antineoplastic medicine that has the active substance Neo Decapeptyl.
This injectable drug is indicated for the treatment of prostate cancer, since its action stimulates the production of hormones and reduces the production of testosterone, thus improving the clinical picture of the patient with this type of cancer.
Indications of Triptorelin
Prostate cancer.
Price of Triptorelin
A vial of 3.75 mg of Triptorelin may cost approximately 700 reais, while the vial of 11.25 mg costs approximately 1850 reais.
Side Effects of Triptorelin
Heat waves; anemia; increased blood glucose; increased urea; skeletal pain; pain at the injection site; impotence; loss of libido; transient hypertension; fever; loss of hair; cold sweat; early puberty; night sweats; lack of appetite.
Contraindications of Triptorelin
Pregnancy risk X; women in the lactation phase; Hipersensibility to any of the formula's components.
How to use Triptorelin
Injectable use
Adults
- Inject 3, 25 mg of Triptorelin intramuscularly once daily.
