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| Brand Names |
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| Trelstar™
Depot |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone Analog |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to triptorelin or any other part of the
medicine.
- If you are pregnant.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of prostate
cancer.
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| How does it work? |
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- Triptorelin decreases testosterone in the system. Testosterone may
cause the prostate cancer to
progress.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- The medicine will be given on a monthly basis by a shot into the
muscle.
- This will be given in a healthcare
setting.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- This is a monthly injection. It will always be given in a healthcare
setting.
- If you missed your appointment for the shot. Call healthcare provider
for another appointment.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- This medicine is not to be used by pregnant
women.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Increased bone pain, blood in urine, and difficulty urinating. Usually
resolved within 1-2 weeks after treatment has started.
- Hot flashes are common. Wearing layers of clothes or summer clothes
and cool environment may help.
- May cause impotence. Talk to healthcare provider if this becomes a
problem.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Check blood work. Talk with healthcare provider.
- Follow up with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat.
- Any numbness, tingling or weakness of legs. Any severe back pain,
difficulty walking, or loss of feeling in legs.
- Increased bone pain after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
- Any rash.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- You will only receive this medicine in a healthcare
setting.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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