Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection

Short Description

Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection is used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, and central precocious puberty.

Dosage Form

Powder for Injection

Introduction

Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

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

Side Effects

Hot flashes Weakness Increased sweating Fatigue Back pain Erectile dysfunction

Breastfeeding Warning

This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.

Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs) so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.

Pamorelin LA 3.75mg Powder for Injection helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle. It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment. Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby. Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.