Triptorelin

Indications & Dose:

Advanced porstatic cancer

DOSE

By I.M 3mg every 4 weeks

Contraindications:

Spinal cord compression, spinal metastasis.

Side Effects:

Hot flushes, decreased libido, impotence. Temporary exacerbation of bone with pain. Injection site reactions. Phlebitis, transient hypertension. Rarely, gynaecomastia, GI disturbance, headache, asthma, fever, dysuria, vertigo, hair loss

Cautions:

 Risk of initial flare in symptoms, administer anti-androgen for 3 days before treatment and continue for 2-3 weeks. Monitor patients at risk of ureteric obstruction or spinal compression for first month of treatment.

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