Seuprefact Depot is an antineoplastic drug for subcutaneous use by implant, which acts directly on the release of hormones like testosterone, helping in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
This medication is produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory and can only be used at the oncologist's recommendation and applied at the hospital.
Price
This medicine costs on average 1, 800 reais.
Indications
The use of Suprefact Depot is recommended for advanced prostate cancer.
Mode of Use
The use of Suprefact Depot is done through an injection applied to the skin subcutaneously in the abdominal wall every 2 months.
Side effects
The main side effects include palpitations, vision problems, hearing disorders and difficulty breathing. However, it can also cause tinnitus in the ear, changes in the scalp, increase or decrease of hairs on the body, change in appetite, increased thirst, reduction in glucose tolerance; diarrhea or constipation, nausea or vomiting, headache, sleep disturbances, memory loss, emotional imbalance, nervousness, drowsiness, and vertigo.
Contraindications
The use of Suprefact Depot should not be used in women or patients with allergies to any of its components.
