Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions
- 6 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 7 Common Side-Effects
- 8 Serious Side-Effects
- 9 Rare Side-Effects
- 10 Disease Interactions
- 11 Technical Classification
- 12 Storage Conditions
- 13 Available Alternatives
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Overview
DEGARELIX is a Schedule H drug.Degarelix is a man-made form of a protein that reduces the
Usage
DEGARELIX is generally used to treat: Prostate CancerFrequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
How Do I Take It?
Route of Administration: IV (Intravenous)Precautions
On the day of your injection, avoid wearing a belt, tight waistband, or tight clothing around your stomach where the injection will be given. Degarelix can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). For at least 48 hours after you receive a dose, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or other surfaces. Degarelix is injected under the skin around your stomach. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. Degarelix is usually given once every 28 days. Follow your doctor’s instructions.Symptoms of Overdosage
DEGARELIX over-dosage can result in: Difficulty BreathingCommon Side-Effects
DEGARELIX : Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Chills, Pain With Urination, Frequent Urination, Body Excessive Sweating, Arms Joint Pain, Lower Back PainSerious Side-Effects
DEGARELIX : Back Pain, Eyes Blurred Vision, Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Nervousness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse)Rare Side-Effects
DEGARELIX : Chest Pain, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Pounding Heart (pulse), Shortness Of BreathDisease Interactions
DEGARELIX can interfere with: Long QT Syndrome, Congestive Heart DiseaseTechnical Classification
DEGARELIX is categorized as: GONADOTROPIN-RELEASING HORMONE ANTAGONISTS / HORMONESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with DEGARELIX as Ingredient
FIRMAGON 120MG INJ | DEGARELIX 120.0 MG |
FIRMAGON 80MG INJ | DEGARELIX 80.0 MG |