Triptorelin



Trelstar™ Depot; Trelstar™ LA







Triptorelin

(trip toe REL in)

U.S. Brand Names
Trelstar™ Depot; Trelstar™ LA
Canadian Brand Names
Trelstar™; Trelstar™ Depot; Trelstar™ LA
Pharmacologic Category
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist
Reasons not to take this medicine
  • If you have an allergy to triptorelin or any other part of this medicine.
  • Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
  • If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
What is this medicine used for?
  • This medicine is used to treat prostate cancer.
How does it work?
  • Triptorelin slows prostate cancer growth by lowering testosterone levels.
How is it best taken?
  • This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle once a month.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
  • Call healthcare provider for instructions.
What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
  • Disease symptoms may worsen before improving.
  • Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
  • Use birth control that you can trust to prevent pregnancy while taking this medicine.
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
  • Flushing. Wearing layers of clothes or summer clothes and cool environment may help.
  • Increased bone pain, blood in urine, and difficulty urinating. Usually resolved 1-2 weeks after treatment has started.
What should I monitor?
  • Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
  • Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
  • Follow up with healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
  • If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center immediately or dial 911.
  • Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • Swelling or pain of leg or arm.
  • Increased bone pain after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
  • Unable to pass urine.
  • Severe headache.
  • Sudden change in vision, eye pain or irritation.
  • Significant change in thinking clearly and logically.
  • Any rash.
  • No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
  • This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
  • If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
  • Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
  • Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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