Histrelin (implant)
Generic name: histrelin (implant) [ his-TREL-in ]
Brand names: Supprelin LA, Vantas, Supprelin
Dosage form: subcutaneous implant (50 mg)
Drug classes:Gonadotropin releasing hormones, Hormones / antineoplastics
What is histrelin?
Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.
The Supprelin LA brand of histrelin is used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old.
The Vantas brand of histrelin is used to treat symptoms of prostate cancer in men. Vantas treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.
Histrelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Histrelin can harm an unborn baby or cause a miscarriage. Do not use if you are pregnant.
Histrelin 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 taking this medicine
You should not be treated with histrelin if you are allergic to histrelin or to similar hormone medications such as leuprolide, nafarelin, ganirelix, Eligard, Lupron, Viadur, and others.
Do not use histrelin 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.
Vantas should not be used in women or children.
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).
To make sure Vantas is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
a bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
diabetes;
heart problems, heart attack, or stroke;
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