Introduction
USES OF DEGATIDE INJECTION
- Prostate cancer
Degatide 80 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.
Degatide 80 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.
Warning & Precautions
- Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Degatide 80 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
- Degatide 80 Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Degatide 80 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. - Degatide 80 Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Pregnancy & Breast Feeding
- Degatide 80 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.
- Information regarding the use of Degatide 80 Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Degatide 80 Injection helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
- It is give 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 Degatide 80 Injection is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.
How to Use
- Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DEGATIDE INJECTION?
- If you miss a dose of Degatide 80 Injection, please consult your doctor.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them
Common
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Low sexual desire
- Erectile dysfunction
More Information
Storage
- Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
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