AskTried or prescribed Histrelin? Share your experience.
|
I'm a professional and |
|
| 0 people have tried Histrelin | 0 people have prescribed Histrelin |
(his TREL in)
U.S. Brand Names
Supprelin® LA; Vantas™
Canadian Brand Names
Vantas™
Pharmacologic Category
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Agonist
Reasons not to take this medicine
• If you have an allergy to histrelin or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
How does it work?
• Histrelin slows prostate cancer growth by lowering testosterone levels.
• It decreases estrogen levels in females.
• It decreases testosterone levels in males.
How is it best taken?
• This medicine is placed under the skin in the upper arm. This is minor surgery. Your healthcare provider will do this.
• Keep area dry.
• Avoid heavy lifting for 7 days after placement.
What do I do if I miss a dose? (does not apply to patients in the hospital)
• Call healthcare provider for appointment.
What should I monitor?
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood work regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Bone density test.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
How should I store this medicine?
• This medicine will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
General statements
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
Created: 2005-04-07 16:47:17.0
Modified: 2010-03-09 08:20:31.0
Lexi-PALS TM © (1977)-(2007) Lexi-Comp, Inc. All rights reserved.
