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Deghor 80mg Injection
Salt Composition: DEGARELIX
- Manufacturer: GLENMARK PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Pack Size: 1 VIAL(s)
- Dosage Form: INJECTION
- Strength: 80MG
- Prescription Required
- Cold Chain
- Prepaid Only. Non-Returnable.
- Storage: Store Deghor 80mg injection in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C). Do not freeze. Keep it out of reach from children and pets.
₹9280.00₹16124.06
Inclusive of all taxes
Product Introduction
Deghor 80mg injection contains the active ingredient degarelix. It is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate (a gland in males that produces seminal fluid). Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience dizziness, fever, or infection. During this treatment, your doctor may periodically monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, heart, liver, and kidney parameters to prevent serious complications. Report to your doctor if you have been diagnosed with problems in your heart, liver, or kidneys. Patients with severe liver and kidney impairment should exercise caution while using this medicine. This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any of the product components. Deghor substitutes include other brands containing the same active ingredient, but should only be used under your doctor's prescription. Deghor 80mg injection has the potential to impair the fertility of males and females of reproductive potential. This injection is not recommended during pregnancy due to its ability to harm the foetus and cause miscarriage. It is not known if this medicine passes into breast milk. Possible side effects related to therapy include redness, swelling, and itching at the injection site. These are usually mild, self-limiting, and decrease within three days.
Uses
Deghor injection uses are : Advanced prostate cancer
How it works
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.
Side Effects
Deghor 80 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
References
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [ Revised on Dec 2019] [ Accessed on 23rd March 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6537.pdf
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc, US Food and Drug Administration, [ Revised on Feb 2015] [ Accessed on 23rd March 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2015/022201s009lbl.pdf
- Goodman & Gilmanâs, The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Natural products in cancer chemotherapy: Hormones and related agents, 12th edition, 2011, 1764.
- Claudine Isaacs, Anton Wellstein, and Anna T. Riegel, Hormones and Related Agents in the Therapy of Cancer, Goodman & Gilmanâs Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition, 2018, 1237-1247.
Safety Advice
Pregnancy: unsafe Deghor 80mg injection is unsafe when administered during pregnancy because it may cause birth defects in your baby. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy during the treatment.
Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Deghor 80mg injection can be administered to patients with lung problems. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor It is not known whether Deghor 80mg injection passes into the breastmilk. Consult your doctor for more advice.
Disclaimer
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