Degatide 120mg Injection

Degatide 120mg injection contains the active ingredient degarelix. It is indicated for treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a malignancy occurring in the prostate, a gland in males that produces seminal fluid. Cancer is a disorder characterised by uncontrolled and abnormal cell multiplication. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, fever, or signs of infection. During treatment, your doctor may periodically monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, cardiac function, liver function, and renal function parameters to prevent serious complications. Inform your doctor if you have been diagnosed with cardiac, hepatic, or renal impairment. Patients with severe liver and kidney impairment should exercise caution when using this medicine. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to degarelix or to any product components. Degatide 120mg injection has the potential to impair fertility in males and females of reproductive potential. This injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its ability to cause foetal harm and miscarriage. It is not established whether this medicine passes into breast milk. Seek advice from your doctor regarding further information. Possible adverse effects associated with therapy include redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. These are typically mild, self-limiting, and resolve within three days.

Advanced prostate cancer

Degarelix 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 prostate cancer cells.

Degatide 120mg injection is available as a prefilled syringe and solution for injection. Your doctor or nurse will administer the injection into the fatty tissues just under your skin (subcutaneously). The dose, route of administration, and frequency will be decided by your doctor based on your disease condition and other factors.

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

Degatide 120mg injection can cause hot flashes, hence it is advised to wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid discomfort. Eat a well-balanced diet. If you feel dizzy or tired, avoid driving or handling machines. Do not touch or rub your skin after injecting this medicine.