Pamorelin
Pamorelin 3.75 mg is a medicine that slowly releases triptorelin over one month, which helps lower male (testosterone) and female (estrogen) hormone levels in your body.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin, depotsuspensiota varten
Strength
3.75 mg
Active Ingredient
Triptorelin embonate
Manufacturer
Institut Produits Synthese (IPSEN) AB
How to Use
Dosage
One vial of Pamorelin 3.75 mg.
Method
Given as an injection under the skin or into a muscle once a month (every four weeks).
Important
One injection per month (no more than one administration within a four-week period).
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Hot flashes and increased sweating
- •Feeling weak or tired
- •Muscle and bone pain (including back, arms, legs)
- •Pain, bruising, redness, or swelling where the injection was given
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea) or having a dry mouth
- •Headaches or dizziness
- •Mood changes, like feeling down or irritable
- •Weight gain
- •High blood pressure
- •Allergic reactions (like a rash)
- •For men: Less desire for sex or problems with erections
- •For women: Trouble sleeping, less desire for sex, breast problems, painful sex, or vaginal dryness
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions, including trouble breathing or swelling of the face/throat
- •Seizures
- •Changes in heart rhythm (shown on an EKG)
- •Anemia (low red blood cells)
- •Feeling confused or having memory problems
- •Vision problems, like blurred vision or dry eyes
- •Stomach issues like constipation, diarrhea, or vomiting
- •Tingling, numbness, or muscle cramps
- •Trouble sleeping or feeling very sleepy
- •Skin problems like acne, rashes, itching, or hair loss
- •Joint pain or stiffness, or swelling in ankles, feet, or fingers
- •Changes in blood tests (e.g., liver enzymes, blood sugar, fats)
- •Flu-like symptoms or fever
- •For men: Testicular pain or shrinking of testicles
- •For women: Irregular or painful periods, or small cysts on ovaries
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to triptorelin or any other ingredients. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes or heart problems, as your doctor will monitor these conditions during treatment.
- This medicine can make your bones weaker (osteoporosis) and increase the risk of fractures.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you experience seizures or severe depression.
- If you have prostate cancer, your symptoms might temporarily worsen at the start of treatment; tell your doctor if this happens.