Supprelin LA
Generic name:histrelin (implant) [ his-TREL-in ]
Drug classes:Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics
What is Supprelin LA?
Supprelin LA is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.
Supprelin LA implants are used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old.
Supprelin LA may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Supprelin LA can harm an unborn baby or cause a miscarriage. Do not use if you are pregnant.
Supprelin LA can cause side effects such as crying spells, anger, aggression, and feeling restless or irritable. Call your doctor if you have any new or worsening mental problems.
Before you receive Supprelin LA, tell your doctor if you have painful or difficult urination, diabetes, heart disease, coronary artery disease, liver disease, a history of heart attack or stroke, osteoporosis, or a condition affecting your spine.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as severe numbness or tingling in your legs or feet, muscle weakness, problems with balance or coordination, loss of bladder or bowel control, urinating more or less than usual, sudden numbness or severe headache, problems with speech or vision, increased thirst or urination, excessive hunger, or chest pain spreading to the arm or shoulder.
A Supprelin LA implant is usually left in place for 12 months and then removed. Your doctor will determine at that time whether you need to receive another implant for treatment of your symptoms.
Before I receive this medicine
You should not be treated with Supprelin LA if you are allergic to histrelin or to similar hormone medications such as leuprolide (Lupron, Eligard, Viadur), nafarelin (Synarel), or ganirelix (Antagon).
Do not use Supprelin LA if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause a miscarriage. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
To make sure Supprelin LA is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
mental illness or psychosis;
epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
a tumor or blood vessel disorder in your brain; or
if you take a medicine that can cause seizures (such as an antidepressant).
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using histrelin. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Supprelin LA should not be used in a child younger than 2 years old.
How is Supprelin LA given?
Supprelin LA is given in a tiny implant inserted under the skin on the inside of your upper arm. ...
