Degarelix

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia

Last updated 29 Oct 2024 | 10:28 AM (UTC)

Degarelix Uses

Degarelix is used in the treatment of female infertility and prostate cancer.

How Degarelix works

Degarelix 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.

Common side effects of Degarelix

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weight gain, Hot flashes, Increased liver enzymes, Pain, Erythema (skin redness), Swelling, Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Nodules, Fatigue, High blood pressure, Back pain, Joint pain, Urinary tract infection

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Medicine brands for Degarelix

Firmagon

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

₹16499 to ₹36000

2 variant(s)

Degrinta

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹14344 to ₹18724

2 variant(s)

Degrelax

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd

₹18000 to ₹31500

2 variant(s)

Degalyn

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

₹14800 to ₹37000

2 variant(s)

Degalix

BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt

₹14400 to ₹17100

2 variant(s)

Segarelix

Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹16000 to ₹22000

2 variant(s)

Degapride

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹13000 to ₹18650

2 variant(s)

Degarel

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹13000 to ₹36000

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Degarelix

Degarelix 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 Degarelix is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.