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List of drugs used to treat the medical condition called Chemical Castration. Click on the drug to find more information including the brand names,dose,side-effects, adverse events, when to take the drug and the price of the drug.

Generic and Trade Names of Drugs for Treatment of Chemical Castration

Cyproterone Tablet

Cyproterone Tablet is an antiandrogen, prescribed for prostate cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia, priapism, hypersexuality, and hirsutism.

Degarelix

Degarelix is a man-made form of a protein, prescribed for prostate cancer.

Goserelin

Goserelin is a synthetic analogue of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, used to suppress production of the sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen), prescribed for the treatment of endometriosis, breast and prostate cancer.
Trade Names :
Zoladex LA | Zoladex

Histrelin Acetate

Histrelin Acetate 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.

Nilutamide

Nilutamide is an antiandrogen, prescribed for prostate cancer.
Trade Names :
Niltamide

Triptorelin

Triptorelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist, prescribed for prostate cancer.

Chemical Castration

Chemical castration is a procedure wherein medications are administered to reduce testosterone levels. This punishment is granted to sexual offenders in some countries.
About - Chemical Castration in Medicine - Pros and Cons of Chemical Castration for Sexual Abusers - References -


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