Pamorelin

Pamorelin 11.25 mg contains triptorelin, which lowers the amount of the male hormone testosterone in the body.

Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, depotsuspensiota varten
Strength
11.25 mg
Active Ingredient
Triptorelin embonate
Manufacturer
Institut Produits Synthese (IPSEN) AB

How to Use

Dosage

One injection bottle (11.25 mg) into a muscle every three months (12 weeks).

Method

A healthcare professional will give you the injection into a muscle.

Important

This medicine is given every three months, not daily. The maximum dose is one injection per three-month period.

Possible Side Effects

COMMON
  • •Hot flashes
  • •Weakness
  • •Increased sweating
  • •Back pain
  • •Tingling in legs
  • •Decreased sex drive
  • •Impotence
  • •Nausea
  • •Dry mouth
  • •Pain, bruising, redness, and swelling at the injection site
  • •Muscle and bone pain, pain in arms and legs
  • •Swelling (fluid retention)
  • •Lower belly pain
  • •High blood pressure
  • •Allergic reaction
  • •Weight gain
  • •Dizziness
  • •Headache
  • •Depression
  • •Mood changes
RARE
  • •Increased blood platelets
  • •Heart palpitations
  • •Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • •Sensation of spinning (vertigo)
  • •Blurred vision or vision problems
  • •Stomach pain
  • •Constipation
  • •Diarrhea
  • •Vomiting
  • •Drowsiness
  • •Severe trembling with sweating and fever
  • •Weight loss
  • •Loss of appetite
  • •Increased appetite
  • •Gout (severe joint pain and swelling, usually in the big toe)
  • •Diabetes
  • •Increased blood fats
  • •Joint pain
  • •Muscle cramps
  • •Muscle weakness
  • •Muscle pain
  • •Bone pain
  • •Tingling or numbness
  • •Insomnia
  • •Irritability
  • •Male breast enlargement
  • •Breast pain
  • •Testicular shrinkage
  • •Testicular pain
  • •Breathing difficulties
  • •Acne
  • •Hair loss
  • •Itching
  • •Rash
  • •Skin redness
  • •Hives
  • •Waking up at night to urinate
  • •Difficulty urinating
  • •Nosebleed
  • •Red or purple spots on skin
  • •Strange feeling in eye
  • •Fullness in abdomen
  • •Flatulence (gas)
  • •Taste disturbances
  • •Chest pain
  • •Difficulty standing
  • •Flu-like symptoms
  • •Fever
  • •Nose or throat inflammation
  • •Increased body temperature
  • •Stiff joints
  • •Swollen joints
  • •Musculoskeletal stiffness
  • •Osteoarthritis
  • •Memory loss
  • •Confusion
  • •Decreased activity
  • •Elevated mood
  • •Shortness of breath when lying down
  • •Blisters
  • •Low blood pressure
  • •Changes in heart's electrical activity (ECG changes)
  • •General discomfort
  • •Anxiety
  • •Urinary incontinence
  • •Increased risk of bleeding in the pituitary gland if you have a pituitary tumor
  • •Anemia (low red blood cell count)

Important Warnings

  • Do not use Pamorelin if you are allergic to triptorelin or any other ingredients in the medicine.
  • Tell your doctor if you have depression or if you feel sad during treatment.
  • If you take blood-thinning medicines, the injection might cause bruising. Tell your doctor.
  • This medicine can make your bones weaker (osteoporosis) and increase your risk of fractures. Tell your doctor about your bone health.
  • If you have heart disease, an irregular heartbeat, or diabetes, tell your doctor.
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  • At the start of treatment, cancer symptoms might temporarily get worse. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
  • If you get severe back pain, numbness in your legs, or difficulty urinating, contact your doctor right away.
  • This medicine can affect your heart's electrical activity (ECG) and cause rhythm problems.
  • Pamorelin may increase the risk of anemia (low red blood cell count).