Information about Triptorelin

Generic Name : Triptorelin
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Triptorelin are provided here.

Pronunciation : trip-toe-RELL-in

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Triptorelin, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

Therapeutic Classification : Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Agonist

Trade Names/Brand Names of Triptorelin

India :

Decapeptyl daily inj, Decapeptyl Depot, Tryplog.

International :

Trelstar Depot, Trelstar Depot Mixject, Trelstar LA, Trelstar LA Mixject.

Why is Triptorelin Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, prescribed for prostate cancer. It works by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in the body.

When should Triptorelin not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated to children, pregnant women, and patients with known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Triptorelin?

Adult: IM- Prostate cancer- As 3 month depot: The recommended dose is 11.25 mg 12 weekly.

How should Triptorelin be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into a large muscle.

What are the warnings and precautions for Triptorelin?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney, spinal cord problem, urinary blockage, liver disease and breastfeeding.

• This medication is only recommended for men.

• It may cause dizziness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Triptorelin?

Body As A Whole - Hot flushes, leg pain and fatigue.
Heart - High blood pressure.
Central Nervous System - Headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, impotence and emotional lability.
Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea and vomiting.
Musculoskeletal - Joint pain.
Blood - Anemia.
Skin - Itching.
Genitourinary - Urinary retention and urinary tract infection.