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Triptorelin (Injection)
Treats prostate cancer
Brand Names:
Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA
Contraindications:
You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triptorelin or other LHRH medicines (such as Factrel®, Lutrepulse®)
Uses:
Injectable
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Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.
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An intramuscular (in-tra-MUS-kyoo-ler) or IM injection is a shot given in the muscle of your upper arm, thigh, or buttocks.
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A nurse or other caregiver trained to give injections will give your treatment.
If a dose is missed:
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It is important that you receive this medicine on a regular basis. If you must miss an appointment for a shot, reschedule as soon as possible.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney or liver disease.
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When you first begin using this medicine, the symptoms of prostate cancer may get worse for a short time, or you may start having new symptoms. These symptoms may include bone pain, blood in the urine, or trouble urinating. This is only temporary. However, the symptoms may become serious enough to need medical attention. Discuss this with your doctor. Make sure you understand what symptoms to watch for and when you need to call the doctor.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
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Rapid weight gain
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Swelling of face, hands, legs, or feet
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Weakness or loss of muscle control, especially in the legs or feet
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Bone pain
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Decreased interest in sex, inability to have or maintain an erection
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Headache
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Hot flashes
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