Triptorelin is used to treat advanced prostate cancer in men. It is a hormone that is similar to the one normally released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. When given on a regular basis to men, triptorelin decreases testosterone levels which helps treat prostate cancer.
Triptorelin is also used to treat central precocious puberty (CPP), a condition which causes early puberty in boys (before 9 years of age) and girls (before 8 years of age).
This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of a doctor.
Trelstar LA side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
For children
Diarrhea
loss of appetite
nausea
stomach pain
weakness
Less common
For children
Anxiety
body aches or pain
chest tightness
chills
cough
cough producing mucus
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
fever
general feeling of discomfort or illness
headache
joint pain
loss of voice
mood or mental changes, including abnormal crying, aggression, agitation, delusions, irritability, nervousness, or restlessness
muscle aches and pains
nasal congestion
runny nose
shivering
sneezing
sore throat
sweating
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
For adult men
Bladder pain
bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
bloody or cloudy urine
blurred vision
chest pain or tightness
cough producing mucus
decrease in urine volume or frequency of urination
difficult or labored breathing
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty in passing urine
dizziness
dry mouth
flushed, dry skin
frequent urge to urinate
fruit-like breath odor
headache
increased hunger
increased thirst
increased urination
loss of consciousness
lower back or side pain
nausea
nervousness
pale skin
pounding in the ears
rapid weight gain
slow or fast heartbeat
stomach ache
sweating
tingling of the hands or feet
trouble breathing
unexplained weight loss
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
unusual weight gain or loss
vomiting
Incidence not known
For children
Blurred or loss of vision
change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow
depression
difficulty with swallowing
disturbed color perception
dizziness
double vision
eye pain
halos around lights
hives, itching, skin rash
nervousness
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
pounding in the ears
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
seizures
slow or fast heartbeat
thoughts of killing oneself
For adult men
Anxiety
changes in skin color
changes in vision
chest discomfort
cold, clammy, or pale skin
confusion
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
inability to speak
irregular heartbeat
numbness or tingling in the face, arms, or legs
pain
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
seizures
severe or sudden headache
slow heart rate
slurred speech
temporary blindness
tenderness
trouble speaking, thinking, or walking
weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
For children
Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site
stuffy or runny nose
For adult men
Bone pain
chills
decrease in testicle size
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
diarrhea
feeling of warmth or redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
fever
general feeling of discomfort or illness
inability to have or keep an erection
joint pain
leg pain
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of appetite
muscle aches and pains
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
runny nose
shivering
sore throat
sudden sweating
trouble sleeping
Less common
For children
Change in hearing
dryness or soreness of the throat
ear drainage
earache
hoarseness
itching of the ears
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
tender, swollen glands in the neck
voice changes
For adult men
Back pain
belching
body aches or pain
breast pain
burning, dry, or itching eyes
congestion
crying
depersonalization
difficulty having a bowel movement
difficulty with moving
discharge or excessive tearing
dysphoria
euphoria
eye pain
heartburn
hoarseness
indigestion
injection site pain
itching or rash
lack or loss of strength
leg cramps
loss of appetite
muscle aching or cramping
muscle pains or stiffness
paranoia
quick to react or overreact emotionally
rapidly changing moods
redness, pain, or swelling of the eye, eyelid, or inner lining of the eyelid
runny nose
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
swollen joints
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble swallowing
voice changes
weight loss
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Trelstar LA
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of triptorelin injection to treat advanced prostrate cancer in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triptorelin injection to treat central precocious puberty in children 2 years of age and older. Safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 2 years of age.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triptorelin injection to treat advanced prostrate cancer in the elderly.
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of Triptodur® in the elderly.
Breast Feeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are receiving this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.
Bepridil
Cisapride
Dronedarone
Levoketoconazole
Mesoridazine
Pimozide
Piperaquine
Saquinavir
Sparfloxacin
Terfenadine
Thioridazine
Ziprasidone
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
Other Medical Problems
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Bladder blockage or
Depression, history of or
Diabetes or
Heart or blood vessel disease or
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) or
Mental illness, history of or
Spinal cord problems—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
Brain or brain vessel problems or tumors, history of or
Seizures, history of—May increase the risk for seizures.
Congestive heart failure or
Electrolyte imbalance or
Heart rhythm problems (eg, congenital long QT syndrome)—May cause side effects to become worse.
Kidney disease or
Liver disease—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
How to use Trelstar LA
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine. It is given as a shot into your muscle (usually in the buttocks or thighs). This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. Make sure you keep all of your appointments.
Triptodur® comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Warnings
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood and urine tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hoarseness, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you receive the medicine.
Patients receiving triptorelin injection for advanced prostrate cancer:
When you first start using this medicine, some of your symptoms might get worse or you might have new symptoms for a short time. Tell your doctor right away if you have bone pain, back pain, a tingling or numbness in the body, blood in the urine, or trouble urinating.
Contact your doctor right away if you have any changes to your heart rhythm. You might feel dizzy or faint, or you might have a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat. Make sure your doctor knows if you or anyone in your family has ever had a heart rhythm problem, such as QT prolongation.
This medicine may cause changes in your blood sugar levels. Check with your doctor if you notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests.
This medicine may increase your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Call your doctor right away if you have chest pain or discomfort, pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck, nausea, sweating, trouble breathing, or vomiting.
Patients receiving triptorelin injection for central precocious puberty (CPP):
This medicine can cause a brief increase in blood levels of some hormones. During this time, you may notice more signs of puberty in your child, including light vaginal bleeding in girls. If your child's symptoms do not improve within 2 months, or if they get worse, call your doctor.
Monitor your child's height every 3 to 6 months while on treatment with this medicine.
This medicine may cause your child to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. Make sure the doctor knows if your child has trouble sleeping, get upset easily, have a big increase in energy, or start to act reckless. Also tell the doctor if your child has sudden or strong feelings, such as feeling nervous, angry, restless, violent, or scared. If you or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
Using this medicine may increase your child's risk of having seizures. Check with your doctor right away if your child starts to have convulsions, muscle spasm or jerking of all extremities, sudden loss of consciousness, or loss of bladder control.
This medicine may cause intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the head) in children. Check with your doctor right away if your child has blurred or double vision, change in ability to see colors, especially blue or yellow, continuing ringing or buzzing or other unexplained noise in the ears, dizziness, eye pain, hearing loss, nausea and vomiting, or severe headache.
Before you have any medical tests, tell the medical doctor in charge that you are using this medicine. The results of some tests may be affected by this medicine.
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