Degatide 80 Injection

Brand Name Degatide 80 Injection
Salt Composition

Degarelix (80mg)

Strength 80mg
Product Form Injection
Pack 1 Injection in 1 Vial
Category

Anti-Cancer

SubCategory

Prostate Cancer

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Cipla Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Cipla Ltd,Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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    Medical Description of Degatide 80 Injection

    Degatide 80 Injection containing Degarelix 80 is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. It is used alone or with combination chemotherapy. It is not indicated for children.


    Degatide 80 Injection Uses

    It is used in the treatment of the following conditions prostate cancer.  


    Degatide 80 Injection Benefits

    Prostate cancer

    It is cancer that occurs in a man’s prostate. Usually, it grows slowly and is confined to the prostate gland. Symptoms include difficulty in urinating, blood in urine, semen, bone pain, weight loss, and erectile dysfunction. This medicine helps to inhibit the multiplication of cancer cells.


    Degatide 80 Injection Indication

    The Degatide 80 Injection is prescribed in the following indications as prostate cancer


    Mechanism of action of Degatide 80 Injection

    Degatide 80 Injection contains Degarelix 80 is an anti-cancer medication, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. It produces its action by binding reversibly to the pituitary GnRH receptors which results in the decrease in the release of gonadotropins including testosterone


    How Degatide 80 Injection works

    Degatide 80 Injection contains Degarelix 80 is an anti-cancer medication, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor antagonist. It produces its action by decreasing the amount of male hormone (testosterone) in your body. This inhibits the growth and multiplication of cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.


    Degatide 80 Injection Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Degarelix
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients during pregnancy


    Degatide 80 Injection Side Effects

    • Hot flashes
    • Injection site pain
    • Weight gain
    • Increased liver enzymes
    • Back pain
    • Fatigue
    • Hypertension
    • Arthralgia
    • Decreased bone density
    • Injection site reaction


    FAQs for Degatide 80 Injection

    • I am experiencing nausea and fatigue. Is this due to the Degatide 80 Injection?

    Yes, the common side effect of this medicine is nausea and fatigue so it is better to eat more frequent meals to decrease nausea and also avoid foods that are salty, spicy, fatty. Drink plenty of rest and do light exercise to keep yourself active

    • How and in what dose should I take the Degatide 80 Injection?

    Take the medicine as per the dose and duration advice by the doctor. Take the dose daily without missing the frequency of the drug.

    • Can I stop using the Degatide 80 Injection immediately or do I have to slowly wean off the use?

    You should not withdraw the medicine immediately, you should taper the dose to avoid rebound effects


    Precautions and general warning of Degatide 80 Injection

    Alcohol

    Patients should be cautious while consuming alcohol along with this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine it may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    The use of this medicine is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce any harmful effects. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Breast Feeding

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine during breastfeeding. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Adjust the dose as per the requirement. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Degatide 80 Injection

    Degatide 80 Injection comes in a liquid solution as a subcutaneous. It is injected by a health care professional in doctor clinics, hospitals. Use the injection as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine when you feel better kindly consult together with your doctor.

     


    Use of Degatide 80 Injection in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Degatide 80 Injection in children

    It is not indicated in children. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Degatide 80 Injection in Elderly Patients

    Degatide 80 Injection should be used with caution in patients with an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hepatic impairment
    • Due to androgen deprivation, therapy bone mineral density may get decreased
    • The use of this medicine increases the risk of diabetes due to androgen deprivation
    • Long-term androgen deprivation treatment may prolong the QT interval

     


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
    • You have a receiving any concomitant medication and disease
    • You develop shortness of breath


    General instructions

    Degarelix 80 is used to treat prostate cancer. It produces its action by decreasing the amount of male hormone (testosterone) in your body. This inhibits the growth and multiplication of cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.


    Drug Interaction of Degatide 80 Injection

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor if you are receiving any concomitant medication

    Drug-Food Interaction

    No data available kindly consult with your doctor

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Hepatic impairment

    Therapy should be administered with caution because pharmacokinetic data have not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment.

    Renal impairment

    Therapy should be administered with caution because pharmacokinetic data have not been studied in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment.

    QT prolongation

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities because the use of androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT and QTc interval.


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 2-8°C in a refrigerator.
    • Do not freeze
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Degarelix 80 is an anti-cancer medication, an Antiandrogen
    • It is used to treat prostate cancer
    • Do not self administer
    • Kindly avoid taking this medicine while you are pregnant
    • Kindly consult with your doctor if you have experience fever, chills, rash, dizziness, and shortness of breath
    • Monitor your prostate-specific antigen level in your blood
    • The use of this medicine may cause hot flashes so wear loose-fitting clothes