Triptorelin Benefits & Uses

Triptorelin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Triptorelin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 22.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given once every 24 weeks
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 22.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given once every 24 weeks
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Precocious Puberty Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 22.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given once every 24 weeks
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Precocious Puberty Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 22.5 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: dose should be given once every 24 weeks

Triptorelin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Triptorelin is used -

Moderate

Hot Flashes
Impotence
Bone Pain
Edema
Hypertension
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Back Pain
Decreased libido
Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
Cough
Joint pain

Common

Excessive sweating
Paresthesia

Unknown

Weakness

Triptorelin Related Warnings

Is the use of Triptorelin safe for pregnant women?

Triptorelin shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Triptorelin safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Triptorelin may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Triptorelin should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Triptorelin on the Kidneys?

Triptorelin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Triptorelin on the Liver?

Triptorelin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Triptorelin on the Heart?

Use of Triptorelin may be dangerous for the heart. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe

Severe Interaction of Triptorelin with Other Drugs

Triptorelin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Citalopram

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Azithromycin

Aripiprazole

Erythromycin

Triptorelin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triptorelin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Diabetes
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Heart Failure
Liver Disease
Stroke
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Triptorelin

Is this Triptorelin habit forming or addictive?

Triptorelin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Triptorelin as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Triptorelin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Triptorelin for mental disorders.

No

Triptorelin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Triptorelin

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Triptorelin with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Triptorelin

Information about the interaction of Triptorelin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 53

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 242-243

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trelstar® (triptorelin pamoate)

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