Vantas

Generic name: Histrelin (implant)

Usage of Vantas

Vantas is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.

The Vantas implant is used to treat symptoms of prostate cancer in men.

Vantas treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.

Vantas side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic Reaction to Vantas: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • bone pain, numbness or weakness in your legs or feet;
  • painful or difficult urination, blood in your urine;
  • a seizure;
  • increased pressure inside the skull - severe headaches, ringing in your ears, dizziness, nausea, vision problems, pain behind your eyes; or
  • mental problems - crying spells, anger, aggression, feeling restless or irritable.

    • Common Vantas side effects may include:

  • constipation;
  • urination problems;</<p>
  • breast swelling;</<p>
  • hot flashes;</<p>
  • feeling tired;</<p>
  • erectile dysfunction (impotence), decreased testicle size; or</<p>
  • pain, redness, bruising, swelling, or skin irritation where the implant was inserted.</<p>

    • This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

    How to use Vantas

    Usual Adult Dose for Prostate Cancer:

    One 50 mg implant inserted suBCUTAneously in the inner aspect of the upper arm Duration of therapy: The implant should be removed after 12 months. Comments: To continue therapy, another implant may be inserted at the time an implant is removed. Use: Palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer

    Warnings

    Vantas can cause side effects such as crying spells, anger, aggression, and feeling restless or irritable. Call your doctor if you have any new or worsening mental problems.

    Before you receive a Vantas implant, tell your doctor if you have painful or difficult urination, diabetes, heart disease, coronary artery disease, liver disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, osteoporosis, or a condition affecting your spine.

    Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe numbness or tingling in your legs or feet, muscle weakness, problems with balance or coordination, loss of bladder or bowel control, urinating more or less than usual, sudden numbness or severe headache, problems with speech or vision, increased thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or chest pain spreading to the arm or shoulder.

    A Vantas implant is usually left in place for 12 months and then removed. Your doctor will determine at that time whether you need to receive another implant for treatment of your symptoms.

    What other drugs will affect Vantas

    Other drugs may interact with histrelin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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