Degatide 80 mg Injection | 80 mg in 1 Vial

Introduction of Degatide 80 mg Injection

Degatide 80 mg Injection is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate (a gland in males that produces seminal fluid). Degatide Injection reduces the level of the male hormone, testosterone and it may slow or stop the growth of cancer.

Degatide 80 mg may cause some common adverse effects including weight gain, hot flashes, increased serum levels and gamma-glutamyltransferase, and injection site reactions such as swelling, redness, and rash. These side effects are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. It may also cause rare but serious side effects including hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, back pain, blurred vision, dizziness, fever, flushing or redness of the skin, hard lump, headache, and nervousness. You may experience any of these serious side effects stopping taking Degatide 80.  Inform doctors they can help you with how to reduce or prevent them. If you notice dizziness or trouble sleeping, then better to avoid driving or machinery work. However, in some cases, prostate cancer may not cause any symptoms, especially in the early stages. That's why regular prostate cancer screenings are recommended for men over the age of 50 or earlier if there's a family history of prostate cancer.

​​Before taking Degatide Injection, inform your doctor if you have any pre-existing disease such as liver or kidney disease, low white blood cell count or any other medical complications you have and if you are using any prescription medicines and non-prescription medicines, herbal, vitamins, etc. Many other medicines will interact with this medicine, so please make sure inform to the doctor. Degatide is not recommended for use in pregnant women and breastfeeding women, it may cause birth defects. Degatide 80 mg Injection may affect fertility. However, it is important to use birth control to prevent pregnancy because cabazitaxel can harm an unborn baby.

​​Degatide 80 mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Degatide 80.

Uses of Degatide 80 mg Injection

​Prostate cancer: Degatide 80 mg Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland. The symptoms include difficulty or pain during urination, blood in the urine or semen, decreased force in the stream of urine, erectile dysfunction, and pain in the hips, back, or chest.​

Benefits of Degatide 80 mg Injection

​Prostate cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate gland, which is a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid. Prostate cancer can develop when the cells in the prostate gland start to grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Degatide Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (a natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.​

Side Effects of Degatide 80 mg Injection

​​​​Most adverse effects do not require medical attention and will go away when your body gets used to the medicine. Inform your doctor if any of these symptoms get severe or that bother you for a longer period.​​​

Most Common Side Effects of Degatide 80 mg Injection

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Weight gain or loss
• Weakness
• Tiredness
• Excessive sweating

Common Side Effects of Degatide 80 mg Injection

• Rash
• Fainting
• Fever or chills
• Difficulty in breathing
• Irregular heartbeat
• Swelling on the face
• Painful, or difficulty in urination

How to Use Degatide 80 mg Injection?

​​​Degatide 80 mg Injection is administered by a doctor or nurse at a hospital or clinical setting. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to. You should avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Do not self-administered this Degatide 80 mg.​

How Degatide 80 mg Injection Works?

​Degatide 80 mg Injection is a medication used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, also known as metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. It contains the active ingredient degarelix, which belongs to a class of medications called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonists. Degatide Injection works by blocking the GnRH receptors in the pituitary gland. By blocking the GnRH receptors, Degatide 80 reduces the production of testosterone in the body. This can slow down the growth and spread of prostate cancer cells, and can also help to relieve symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer, such as bone pain.​

Safety Advices Degatide 80 mg Injection

Driving

Unsafe

Liver

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Unsafe

Breastfeeding

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Alcohol

Unsafe

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