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Diphereline PR ingredients
Diphereline PR injections contain triptorelin embonate, which helps to treat prostate cancer. It is one of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, acting by reducing testosterone levels, which contributes to slowing or stopping the growth of some types of prostate cancer.
Diphereline injection uses
Diphereline PR is used in:
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Treatment of prostate cancer that has spread in the surrounding tissue or other areas of the body, and it does not cure prostate cancer.
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Treatment of precocious puberty in children.
Diphereline dosage and method of use
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The appropriate dose of Diphereline is determined by the doctor depending on the patient's condition.
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Diphereline PR is given by intramuscular injection.
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Diphereline PR 11.25 mg dose: one injection every 3 months (4 times a year).
Devereline side effects
Diphereline may cause some side effects, such as:
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Back pain.
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Feeling weak.
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Hot flushes.
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Tingling sensation or pins and needles in the legs.
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excessive sweating.
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Poor libido.
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Impotence.
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Nausea.
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Dry mouth.
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Depression.
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Pain, swelling, or redness in the injection site.
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Weight gain.
Diphereline 11.25Â contraindications
Diphereline PR is not used in case of:
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Allergy to the active substance in the drug.
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Suffering from allergic symptoms, such as shortness of breath, itching, and swelling of the face and tongue.
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Suffering severe back pain due to the spread of prostate cancer and its pressure on spinal nerves.
Diphereline precautions
Before using Diphereline, the doctor should be told if there is:
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Feeling pain associated with cancer (metastasis).
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Difficulty urinating or pain during urination.
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osteoporosis or a family history of osteoporosis.
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severe headaches.
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Blurred vision.
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High blood sugar levels or suffering from diabetes.
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cardiovascular disorders.
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Arrhythmias.
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Take blood pressure medication.
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Children have brain tumors, if they are prescribed Diphereline.
Drug interactions
Diphereline 11.25 mg may interact with other drugs, so you should consult a doctor before taking it with any other medication, especially:
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Anticoagulants, like warfarin.
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Drugs that increase the levels of the hormone prolactin.
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Medications that affect the secretion of the gonadotropins.
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Anti-arrhythmic drugs.
Preservation and storage of the drug
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Keep in a cool and dry place at no more than 25 ° C.
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Keep out of children's reach.
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The drug is not used after expiry.
