Decapeptyl 3.75 mg ingredients

Decapeptyl CR contains triptorelin acetate, which is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH), which helps reduce testosterone levels and treat hormone-dependent prostate cancer.

Decapeptyl CR uses

Decapeptyl CR is used to treat:

• Prostate cancer.

• Precocious puberty in children (girls under 9, boys younger than 10).

• Endometriosis in women.

• Uterine myoma in women.

Dosage and method of use

• The Decapeptyl CR injection is used once every 28 days.

• Decapeptyl injection can be administered by subcutaneous injection or intramuscular injection.

• The dosage of children varies based on their weight.

• Decapeptyl is for use only once, and any remaining contents must be discarded after use.

Decapeptyl CR side effects

Decapeptyl CR may cause some side effects, such as:

• Hot flushes.

• Impotence.

• Poor libido.

• Gynecomastia and testicular atrophy (rare).

• Dry vagina or dyspareunia in women.

• Depression.

• High levels of liver enzymes.

Decapeptyl CR contraindications

Decapeptyl CR is not used in case of:

• Allergy to drug ingredients.

• Suffering from hormone-independent prostate cancer.

• Surgical castration.

• osteoporosis or an increased risk of osteoporosis.

• Pregnancy and lactation.

• Brain tumors in children.

Drug interactions

Care should be taken before getting a Decapeptyl, especially if you are taking other medications, such as:

• Hormonal treatments.

• Spironolactone.

• Levodopa.

• Digoxin.

Preservation and storage of the drug

• Keep out of children's reach.

• Keep at a temperature of 2-8 degrees Celsius.

• It's only transferred in a refrigeration chain.