Buserelin (Suprefact)

Mechanism of action

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog, inhibits pituitary gonadotropin secretion, which suppresses ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis.

Diseases for which it is used

• Prostate cancer

History of changes in EMA indication

• 1984-08-16: EURD

Also known as

• Code names: HOE-766, ICI-123215, S74-6766
• Brand names: Bigonist, Etilamide, Profact, Receptal, Suprecur, Suprefact