Deslorelin: Indication, Dosage, Side Effect, Precaution

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Generic Medicine Info

Indications and Dosage

Subcutaneous
Adolescents with short stature, Precocious puberty

Adult: Recommended dose: 4 mcg/kg daily, given once every evening.

Contraindications

Patients with pituitary adenoma.

Special Precautions

May increase cervical resistance. Pregnancy.

Adverse Reactions

May cause erythema, ecchymosis and induration at the inj site.

Action

Description:
Mechanism of Action: Deslorelin is a luteinising hormone releasing hormone (LHRH) agonist that is under investigation for the treatment of precocious puberty, short stature, prostate cancer and endometriosis. [PubMedID: 15955640]

MIMS Class

Trophic Hormones & Related Synthetic Drugs

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