Difference between revisions of "Degarelix (Firmagon)"
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| − | Class/mechanism: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. Reversibly binds to pituitary GnRH receptors, reducing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulation hormone (FSH), resulting in rapid androgen deprivation/decreased testosterone levels. There is no initial testosterone surge/flare with degarelix, in contrast to GnRH agonists.<ref name="insert">[http://www.ferringusa.com/pi/firmagon Degarelix (Firmagon) package insert]</ref><ref>[[File:Degarelix.pdf | Degarelix (Firmagon) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.firmagon.us/ Firmagon manufacturer's website]</ref> | + | Class/mechanism: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. Reversibly binds to pituitary GnRH receptors, reducing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulation hormone (FSH), resulting in rapid androgen deprivation/decreased testosterone levels. There is no initial testosterone surge/flare with degarelix, in contrast to GnRH agonists.<ref name="insert">[http://www.ferringusa.com/pi/firmagon Degarelix (Firmagon) package insert]</ref><ref>[[:File:Degarelix.pdf | Degarelix (Firmagon) package insert (locally hosted backup)]]</ref><ref>[http://www.firmagon.us/ Firmagon manufacturer's website]</ref> |
<br>Route: SC | <br>Route: SC | ||
<br>Extravasation: n/a | <br>Extravasation: n/a | ||
Revision as of 03:10, 20 September 2021
General information
Class/mechanism: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist. Reversibly binds to pituitary GnRH receptors, reducing the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulation hormone (FSH), resulting in rapid androgen deprivation/decreased testosterone levels. There is no initial testosterone surge/flare with degarelix, in contrast to GnRH agonists.[1][2][3]
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
History of changes in FDA indication
- 12/24/2008: FDA approved for treatment of patients with advanced prostate cancer. (Based on CS21)
Also known as
- Code name: ASP3550, FE200486
- Generic name: degarelix acetate
- Brand name: Firmagon