Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection

Composition Triptorelin (3.75mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 1 Injection
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Polypeptides
Action Class Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Agonists
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer BDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
Manufacturer address 407-408, Sharda Chambers, New Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 (Maharashtra), New Marine Lines, Marine Lines, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400020

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Hot flashes, weakness, increased sweating, fatigue,  back pain, and erectile dysfunction are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.

Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Prostate cancer

Endometriosis

Uterine fibroids

Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

Female infertility

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.

Q: What if you forget to take Bdrelin Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection, please consult your doctor.n

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.

It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.

It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don’t drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.

It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.

Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.

Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.

It may also be used to treat endometriosis and precocious puberty (premature puberty).

Weakness

Increased sweating

Back pain

Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

Hot flashes

Erectile dysfunction

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:UNSAFE

Bdrelin 3.75mg 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.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:UNSAFE

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel dizzy, tired or have problems with your eyesight such as blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

Kidney:CAUTION

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:CAUTION

Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Bdrelin 3.75mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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