Triptorelin (Trelstar LA)

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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: Agotrig, Decapeptyl, Detryptoreline, Diphereline, Gonapeptyl, Ovugel, Pamorelin LA, Prostazar SR, Trelstar LA, Triptorin, Variopeptyl

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