Review the side-effects of Histrelin Acetate as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitations and irregular heart beat.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, headache, sleeplessness, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, irritability, lethargy, uneasiness, tremor and weakness.
Skin- Increased sweating, night sweats and itching.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation, abdominal discomfort and nausea.
Genitourinary- Kidney impairment, impotence, breast enlargement in males, blood in urine, urinary frequency, breast pain, breast tenderness, painful urination, genital itching and kidney stones.
Blood- Anemia, bruising and blood clots.
Liver- Liver disorder.
Local- Implant-site reactions, scar, pain and wound infections.
Metabolic- Increased weight, fluid retention, increased appetite and swelling in the extremities.
Musculoskeletal- Aggravated back pain, bone pain, muscle twitching, neck pain and pain in limb.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Hot flashes, exacerbated pain, feeling cold and flushing.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Palpitations and irregular heart beat.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, headache, sleeplessness, decreased libido, depression, dizziness, irritability, lethargy, uneasiness, tremor and weakness.
Skin- Increased sweating, night sweats and itching.
Gastrointestinal- Constipation, abdominal discomfort and nausea.
Genitourinary- Kidney impairment, impotence, breast enlargement in males, blood in urine, urinary frequency, breast pain, breast tenderness, painful urination, genital itching and kidney stones.
Blood- Anemia, bruising and blood clots.
Liver- Liver disorder.
Local- Implant-site reactions, scar, pain and wound infections.
Metabolic- Increased weight, fluid retention, increased appetite and swelling in the extremities.
Musculoskeletal- Aggravated back pain, bone pain, muscle twitching, neck pain and pain in limb.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing.
Miscellaneous- Hot flashes, exacerbated pain, feeling cold and flushing.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Histrelin Acetate
Histrelin Acetate(Vantas) generic is an analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), prescribed for children with central precocious puberty and also for hormone-sensitive cancers of the prostate in men and uterine fibroids in women.Trade Names for Histrelin Acetate
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