Pamorelin LA 22.5mg Injection 1'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Triptorelin 22.5 mg
Manufacturer
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTIONPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION contains Triptorelin which belongs to the group of medicines called Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is used in men to manage prostate cancer and in children (2 years and older) to manage central precocious puberty (puberty before 8 years in girls and 10 years in boys). Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the gland cells of the prostate. Symptoms such as difficulty with urination, pain or burning sensation during urination and blood in the urine or semen. PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart rhythm problems, diabetes, enlargement (benign tumour) of the pituitary gland or have a progressive brain tumour (especially in children). Consult your doctor before receiving it. PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children aged 2 years and older. Consult your doctor before receiving it. The most common
Uses
OF PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTIONPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is used: in men to manage prostate cancer in children (2 years and older) to manage central precocious puberty
How It Works
PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION works by lowering the levels of the hormone testosterone in men and helps to manage prostate cancer. In children PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION helps to supress gonadotropin (hormone) secretion in brain and helps to block pubertal development and also reduces the action of sex steroid hormones on bone maturation in order to restore normal long-term growth of the skeleton.
Directions for Use
PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION are hot flushes, weakness, excessive sweating, back pain, pins and needles sensation, in the leg, reduced libido, impotence, acne, headache etc. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTIONPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is used: in men to manage prostate cancer in children (2 years and older) to manage central precocious puberty HOW PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION WORKSPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION works by lowering the levels of the hormone testosterone in men and helps to manage prostate cancer. In children PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION helps to supress gonadotropin (hormone) secretion in brain and helps to block pubertal development and also reduces the action of sex steroid hormones on bone maturation in order to restore normal long-term growth of the skeleton. DIRECTIONS FOR USEPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTIONCOMMON hot flushes weakness too much sweating tingling and numbness in the legs loss of libido, impotence nausea, dry mouth, stomach pain pain, bruising, redness and swelling at the site of injection pain in muscles, bones, back pain in the arms and legs, fluid build-up in the tissues allergic reactions weight gain dizziness, headache depression, mood changes acne vaginal bleeding UNCOMMON feeling your heartbeat ringing in the ears, vertigo (spinning sensation), blurred vision constipation, diarrhoea, vomiting drowsiness, severe shivering with sweating and fever, sleepiness weight loss loss or increase of appetite gout (severe joint pain and swelling usually in the big toe) muscle weakness, swelling and tenderness sleep disturbance, irritation pain and development of enlarged breasts in men, reduction in testicular size, painful testicles trouble breathing hair loss waking up at night to urinate, trouble passing urine nosebleeds neck pain general discomfort RARE red or purple marks on the skin, blisters abnormal feeling in the eye, blurring or disturbance in vision feeling full in the stomach, flatulence, unusual sense of taste chest pain difficulty in standing flu-like symptoms inflammation of the nose or throat joints and muscle stiffness, muscle swelling, osteoarthritis memory loss, confusion, decreased activity, feeling elated breathlessness when lying flat Stop receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious allergic reaction symptoms such as swallowing or breathing problems, swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue, a rash
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, tired or have blurry vision after receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION. ALCOHOLInform your doctor if you drink excessive amounts of alcohol as it might cause thinning of bones. ALLERGYDo not receive PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Triptorelin, gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) or other GnRH analogues or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. HEART DISEASEPAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in patients with heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia). Consult your doctor before receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION. OTHERSBefore receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: are a smoker have a family history of osteoporosis have a poor diet have diabetes have an enlargement (benign tumour) of the pituitary gland have a progressive brain tumour (especially in children) are going to check your hormone function Use in pediatrics: PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION should be used with caution in children aged 2 years and older. Consult your doctor before receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage blood clotting Ex. warfarin anti-convulsant (medicine used to manage epilepsy or fits) Ex. lamotrigine, carbamazepine corticosteroids (used to manage inflammation) Ex. hydrocortisone, prednisolone medicines used to manage heart rhythm problems Ex. quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol methadone (used to relieve pain and in drug dependence detoxification) moxifloxacin (used to manage bacterial infections) medicines used to manage serious mental illnesses Ex. olanzapine, risperidone, haloperidol Overdosage: PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms after receiving PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION. SYNOPSIS Drug : Triptorelin Pharmacological Category : Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists Therapeutic Indication : Prostate cancer (men), Central precocious puberty (children) Dosage Forms : Injection MORE INFORMATION Keep PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION out of reach of children Store PAMORELIN LA 22.5MG INJECTION below 25°C
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Last Updated
11 Jan 2023