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Decapeptyl Depot Injection


Product introduction

Decapeptyl Depot 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).

Decapeptyl Depot Injection is used to treat prostate cancer in men and to aid women in getting pregnant and treat endometriosis in women (condition where tissue that normally lines the inside of your womb (uterus) is found elsewhere)

Uses of Decapeptyl Injection

Benefits of Decapeptyl Injection

In Prostate cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Decapeptyl Depot Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

In Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Decapeptyl Depot Injection works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

In Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

When puberty (change of a child’s body to adult structure and size) begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is considered precocious puberty. Decapeptyl Depot Injection helps delay this early onset of adulthood and limits the onset of precocious puberty. However, this medicine is given by a doctor and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully for the most benefit.

Side effects of Decapeptyl Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Decapeptyl

  • Weakness
  • Increased sweating
  • Back pain
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Hot flashes
  • Erectile dysfunction

How to use Decapeptyl Injection

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

How Decapeptyl Injection works

Decapeptyl Depot 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. Decapeptyl Depot 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decapeptyl Depot Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Decapeptyl Depot 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 Decapeptyl Depot Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Decapeptyl Depot 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
Decapeptyl Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Decapeptyl Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Decapeptyl Depot 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).

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
GNRH agonists/analogue

Patient concerns

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Her bone age is 10 yrs 9 months . Can I give decapeptyl injection to stop puberty . She is very short Worried about bone density
Dr. Gopal Samdani
Paediatrics
There are many underlying causes of patient?s symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of patient. Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine patient in detail. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment.
2 times had miscarriage hypothyroidism positive 2cm endometriosis cyst with pcod and rest all test is normal recently gone through 3 month decapeptyl ink treatment but cyst is as usual as per cyst is so small kindly suggest best advice decapeptyl treatment start in nov. 2016 and. Took 3 injection of decapeptyl monthly and now period come and i re did ultrasound but no improvement in endometriosis cyst All test like Apla , Torch , chromosomal study are normal
Dr. Asmita Kaundal
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
endometrial cyst is small do not worry abt it. try to concieve. keep taking medicine for thyroid. and tab folic acid 5 mg once daily.
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Marketer details

Name: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Address: K-28/1, ADDITIONAL MIDC , ANAND NAGAR , AMBERNATH - 421506 , INDIA
Country of origin: Germany

MRP
7259.85
Inclusive of all taxes
1.0 Injection in 1 vial
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