Trelstar
Generic name:triptorelin [ TRIP-toe-REL-in ]
Dosage form: intramuscular powder for injection (3.75 mg/month; 11.25 mg/3 months; 22.5 mg/6 months)
Drug classes:Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics
What is Trelstar?
Trelstar is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body.
Trelstar injections are used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer.
Trelstar treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself.
Trelstar is supplied in a Mixject single-dose delivery system consisting of a vial of sterile powder and a pre-filled syringe containing sterile water for injection.
Warnings
Do not use Trelstar if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.
Some people using Trelstar have had new or worsening mental problems or seizures (convulsions). Call your doctor right away if you have a seizure, or any unusual changes in mood or behavior (anger, aggression, crying, feeling restless or irritable).
Trelstar can cause a temporary increase in certain hormones, especially when you first start using this medicine. This may cause side effects that are similar to the condition being treated.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Trelstar if you are allergic to triptorelin or similar drugs such as leuprolide (Lupron, Viadur, Eligard) or goserelin (Zoladex).
Do not use Trelstar if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are using this medicine.
To make sure Trelstar is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
heart disease, long QT syndrome or other heart rhythm disorder;
a heart attack or stroke;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
diabetes;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
mental illness; or
a tumor or blood vessel problem in your brain.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
This medicine may affect fertility (ability to have children) in men.
How should I use Trelstar?
Trelstar is injected into a muscle. A healthcare provider can teach you how to properly use the medication by yourself.
Trelstar is usually given once every 4, 12, or 24 weeks. Your dose schedule will depend on the strength yo...
