Firmagon 80mg Injection
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Product introduction
Firmagon 80mg Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the amount of testosterone produced in the body and restricts the growth of a cancer cell.
Firmagon 80mg Injection is used during techniques in women that help them in getting pregnant
Firmagon 80mg Injection is used during techniques in women that help them in getting pregnant
Uses of Firmagon Injection
Benefits of Firmagon 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. Firmagon 80mg 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.
Side effects of Firmagon 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 youβre worried about them
Common side effects of Firmagon
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Weight gain
- Hot flashes
- Increased liver enzymes
- Low sexual desire
- Erectile dysfunction
How to use Firmagon Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Firmagon 80mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Firmagon 80mg 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 Firmagon 80mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Firmagon 80mg Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Firmagon 80mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
A cautious use of Firmagon 80mg Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
A cautious use of Firmagon 80mg Injection is advised in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Firmagon 80mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Firmagon 80mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised.
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild to moderate liver disease. Regular monitoring of testosterone levels is advised.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Firmagon 80mg Injection helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
- It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the stomach area.
- It may cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It may cause hot flashes. Try wearing loose clothing and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
- Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
- Your doctor may check the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. This is done to monitor how well Firmagon 80mg Injection is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Polypeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
GNRH antagonists
User feedback
Patients taking Firmagon 80mg Injection
Once A Month
69%
Once A Week
16%
Once A Day
16%
What are you using Firmagon Injection for?
Prostate canc*
100%
*Prostate cancer
How much was the improvement?
Average
56%
Excellent
44%
What were the side-effects while using Firmagon 80mg Injection?
No Side Effec*
100%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Firmagon Injection?
With or witho*
50%
Empty stomach
50%
*With or without food
Please rate Firmagon 80mg Injection on price
Expensive
83%
Average
17%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Degarelix. Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Medscape. Degarelix. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Address: K-28/1, ADDITIONAL MIDC , ANAND NAGAR , AMBERNATH - 421506 , INDIA
Country of origin: Germany
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