DEGATIDE 120MG INJECTION

Introduction:

Degatide 120mg Injection is a chemotherapy medication containing the active constituent Degarelix. It is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in prostate (a gland in males that produces seminal fluid). Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. 

Talk to your doctor if you have diabetes, liver disorders, osteoporosis, or any condition that affects the strength of your bones, kidney diseases, heart disorders before taking Degatide 120mg Injection. This chemotherapy medicine is not recommended for adolescents and children. You need to inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking recently, especially if you are taking or have taken any medications for your heart problems.

Uses of Degatide 120mg Injection:

• Treatment of advanced prostate cancer

How Degatide 120mg Injection works:

Degatide 120mg Injection directly blocks the effects of a natural hormone (gonadotropin-releasing hormone, GnRH), reduces the level of the male hormone testosterone, and slows down the growth of cancer.

Interactions with other drugs:

Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More information:

• Keep Degatide 120mg Injection out of sight and reach of children.
• Store between 15°C - 30°C.

References:

1. Goodman & Gilman’s, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Natural products in cancer chemotherapy: Hormones and related agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1764.
2. Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Electronic medicines compendium (emc), [ Revised on Dec 2019] [ Accessed on 3rd July 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6537.pdf
3. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Feb 2015] [ Accessed on 3rd July 2021], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/022201s009lbl.pdf

How to use Degatide 120mg Injection:

It will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. 

Safety advice:

Liver:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any liver disorders before taking Degatide 120mg Injection. Your doctor may examine your liver function before starting the treatment.

Kidney:

You need to tell your doctor if you have any kidney disorders before taking Degatide 120mg Injection. Your doctor may check your kidney function before starting the treatment.

Driving: 

Degatide 120mg Injection can cause dizziness and tiredness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

Others:

• Talk to your doctor if you have any allergic conditions, heart disorders, diabetes, or bone disorders.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Common:

• Hot flushes
• Injection site reactions (redness and pain)
• Fever, chills
• Headache, dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Tiredness
• Nausea, diarrhea
• Increased weight
• Excessive sweating (including night sweats)
• Anemia
• Muscle pain and discomfort
• Breast swelling, reduced size of testicles
• Decreased sex drive