Degatide 120 Injection

Degatide 120 Injection is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the amount of testosterone produced in the body and restricts the growth of a cancer cell.

Degatide 120 Injection is given as an injection under the skin only under the supervision of a doctor. Do not try to self inject the medicine as it might enhance the chances of an accident or get injected into the veins. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), weight gain, hot flashes, increased liver enzyme, and low sexual desire. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. If you notice dizziness or trouble sleeping, then better to avoid driving or machinery work.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had heart disease, or diabetes or liver disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may check for prostate specific antigen (PSA) level in your blood, to know treatment is working or not.

• Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer
Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Degatide 120 Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Deghor

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Weight gain
• Hot flashes
• Increased liver enzymes
• Low sexual desire
• Erectile dysfunction

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Degatide 120 Injection lowers the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread and growth of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.

• Degatide 120 Injection helps in the treatment of advanced hormone-dependent prostate cancer.
• It is given by injection under the skin (subcutaneously), usually in the stomach area.
• It may cause dizziness and blurred vision. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
• It may cause hot flashes. Try wearing loose clothing and avoid alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods.
• Inform your doctor if you are diabetic or have problems with your heart, kidney or liver.
• Your doctor may check the level of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. This is done to monitor how well Degatide 120 Injection is working for you. A decrease in PSA levels is usually a sign that your treatment is working.

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