Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection

Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection, made by Atco Laboratories Ltd, is a gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist injection. Its active ingredient is Triptorelin 0.1mg, and it is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, fibroids and early puberty. Pack size: 28 vial injection.

Uses of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection

Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection is used to lower sex hormone levels. In men it treats hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, and in women it is used for endometriosis and to shrink uterine fibroids before surgery. It also treats early (precocious) puberty in children and is used in some fertility treatments. Depending on the formulation, injections are given at regular intervals.

How Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection works

Triptorelin mimics a natural brain hormone, GnRH. After a brief initial rise, continuous exposure switches off the pituitary gland’s signals to the testes or ovaries, so testosterone or oestrogen levels fall.

Possible side effects

Side effects of Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection are mostly due to lower hormone levels and can include:

• Hot flushes and sweating
• Reduced sex drive
• Pain or redness at the injection site
• Headache
• Mood changes
• Vaginal dryness in women

In men with prostate cancer, report new or worsening bone pain, weakness or numbness in the legs, or difficulty passing urine straight away, as symptoms can briefly flare at the start of treatment.

Precautions and warnings

• Given by a healthcare professional at the intervals set by your specialist.
• Long-term treatment can thin the bones, so tell your doctor if you have osteoporosis risk factors.
• Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, heart disease, depression or a history of fits.
• Women should use non-hormonal contraception during treatment, and it must not be used in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Keep all appointments, as missed injections can let hormone levels rise again.

Storage

Store as directed on the pack, protected from light. Injections should only be prepared and given by a doctor, nurse or other trained healthcare professional. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Buy Decapeptyl 0.1mg Injection online in Pakistan

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Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness and does not replace advice from a doctor or pharmacist. Always follow the dose prescribed for you and read the leaflet inside the pack.