Supprelin LA

Generic name:Histrelin Implant (CPP) [ his-TREL-in ]
Drug classes:Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 12, 2022.

Uses of Supprelin LA:

• It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
• If your child has been given Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)) for some other reason, talk with the doctor about the benefits and risks. Talk with the doctor if you have questions or concerns about giving Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)) to your child.

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Supprelin LA?

For all patients taking Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)):

• If your child is allergic to Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)); any part of Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)); or any other drugs, foods, or substances. Tell the doctor about the allergy and what signs your child had.
• If your child is younger than 2 years of age. Do not give Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)) to a child younger than 2 years of age.

If your child is or may be pregnant:

• If your child is pregnant or may be pregnant. Do not give Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)) to your child if she is pregnant.

If your child is breast-feeding a baby:

• Talk with the doctor if your child is breast-feeding a baby or plans to breast-feed a baby.

This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems.

Tell the doctor and pharmacist about all of your child's drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for your child to take Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)) with all of his/her drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug your child takes without checking with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Supprelin LA?

For all patients taking Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)):

• Tell all of your child's health care providers that your child is taking Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)). This includes your child's doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Rarely, the implant may come out from where it was put in. Call the doctor if this happens.
• Follow up with the doctor as you have been told.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your child's health care providers and lab workers that your child takes Supprelin LA (histrelin implant (CPP)).
• This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need