Degapride 120mg Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:01 AM (IST)

Degapride 120mg Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the amount of testosterone produced in the body and restricts the growth of a cancer cell.

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1 Injection

General Information

Contains

Degarelix (120mg)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Degapride 120mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin only under the supervision of a doctor. Do not try to self inject the medicine as it might enhance the chances of an accident or get injected into the veins. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), weight gain, hot flashes, increased liver enzyme, and low sexual desire. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness or trouble sleeping, then better to avoid driving or machinery work.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or diabetes or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check for prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in your blood, to know treatment is working or not.

Uses of Degapride Injection

Side effects of Degapride Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Degapride

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Weight gain
Hot flashes
Increased liver enzymes
Low sexual desire
Erectile dysfunction

How to use Degapride Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Degapride Injection works

Degapride 120mg Injection lowers the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread and growth of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.

All substitutes for Degapride 120mg Injection

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Quick tips

Degapride 120mg Injection helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the stomach area.
It may cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It may cause hot flashes. Try wearing loose clothing and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
Your doctor may check the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. This is done to monitor how well Degapride 120mg Injection is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Degapride 120mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Degapride 120mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Degapride 120mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Degapride 120mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Degapride 120mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
A cautious use of Degapride 120mg Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Degapride 120mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Degapride 120mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Polypeptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

HORMONES

Action Class

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Antagonists

Related lab tests

Anti Mullerian Hormone

Glycosylated Hemoglobin

Prostate Specific Antigen (Free) PSA

Prostate Specific Antigen (Total) PSA

Testosterone Total

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

References

Patient concerns

I have problem of frequent urination at night. My father had same at his time.Doctor told me that I am having BPH.Also I went through PSA whose result is 1.8 increased prostate gland size is 40 which came in ultrasound report .When doctor did some test by inserting his finger in my rectal area I felt abnormal pain.doctor asked me to go for a culture test so as to check which can be the best medicine for BPH for me. Kindly suggest if it can be something else like prostate cancer.

Dr. Vijay Sharnangat

Medical Oncology and Hematology

May not be prostate cancer, it is only begnin enlargement of prostate.

Do i have prostrate cancer. Married but now having difficulty in having relation with wife. Penis not hard in the morning. Having problem with self spontaneous erection. Please help. God Bless.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Not a symptom of prostate cancer

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Degapride 120mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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