DECAPEPTYL 0.1MG 7SYRINGE is a prescription medication used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and central precocious puberty. It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist that works by suppressing the production of testosterone and estrogen.
Active ingredients:
triptorelin pamoate
Dosage form:
lyophilized powder for injection
Type of dosage:
injection
Mechanism of action:
DECAPEPTYL is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It works by suppressing the production of testosterone and estrogen.
Uses:
DECAPEPTYL is used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and central precocious puberty.
Prostate cancer: DECAPEPTYL is used to reduce the levels of testosterone in the blood, which can help to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Endometriosis: DECAPEPTYL is used to shrink endometriosis lesions and relieve pain associated with endometriosis.
Central precocious puberty: DECAPEPTYL is used to delay the onset of puberty in children with central precocious puberty.
How to use:
DECAPEPTYL is injected into the muscle or under the skin.
The dosage and frequency of injections will vary depending on the condition being treated.
Example usage:
To treat prostate cancer, DECAPEPTYL is typically injected once every 3 months.
To treat endometriosis, DECAPEPTYL is typically injected once every month.
To treat central precocious puberty, DECAPEPTYL is typically injected once every 4 weeks.
Side effects:
The most common side effects of DECAPEPTYL include:
Hot flashes
Night sweats
Vaginal dryness
Decreased libido
Erectile dysfunction
Bone loss
It is important to note that DECAPEPTYL is a prescription medication and should only be used under the supervision of a doctor.