Triptorelin (Trelstar LA)
General information
Class/mechanism: GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone)/LHRH (luteinizing hormone releasing hormone) agonist; inhibits gonadotropin secretion, decreasing circulating levels of LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), and suppressing synthesis of ovarian and testicular steroids.[1][2]
Route: IM
Extravasation: n/a
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
History of changes in FDA indication
- 2000-06-15: Initial FDA approval in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. (Based on Heyns et al. 2003)
History of changes in EMA indication
- 1986-03-05: EURD
Also known as
- Code names: AY-25650, CL-118532
- Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
- Brand names: Decapeptyl, Detryptoreline, Diphereline, Gonapeptyl, Trelstar LA, Variopeptyl