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INTRODUCTION
Degapride (Degarelix 80mg) Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the amount of testosterone produced in the body and restricts the growth of a cancer cell.
Degapride Injection is given as an injection under the skin only under the supervision of a doctor. Do not try to self inject the medicine as it might enhance the chances of an accident or get injected into the veins. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or diabetes or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check for prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in your blood, to know treatment is working or not.
USES OF DEGAPRIDE INJECTION
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- Prostate cancer
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BENEFIT OF DEGAPRIDE INJECTION
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Degapride Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.
SIDE EFFECT OF DEGAPRIDE INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Common Side Effects Of Degapride: –
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
- Weight gain.
- Hot flashes.
- Increased liver enzymes.
- Low sexual desire.
- Erectile dysfunction.
SAFETY ADVICE
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Degapride Injection. Degapride Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. Degapride Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Degapride Injection may be needed. No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised. A cautious use of Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease. Degapride Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DEGAPRIDE INJECTION
If you miss a dose of Degapride Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.