Decapeptyl Depot

Decapeptyl Depot: application, side effects and treatment features

Decapeptyl Depot is a synthetic antitumor agent produced by Ferring GmbH in Germany. The active substance is triptorelin, which suppresses the production of sex hormones and is used to treat various diseases associated with hormonal imbalance.

One of the main uses of Decapeptyl Depot is endometriosis, a disease characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. If the diagnosis of endometriosis is confirmed by laparoscopy and there are indications for suppressing ovarian function, Decapeptyl Depot can be prescribed as treatment.

Decapeptyl Depot is also used to treat uterine fibroids, a benign tumor that can reach large sizes and cause various symptoms. The drug may be used to shrink fibroids before surgical removal or hysterectomy.

For men, Decapeptyl Depot can be used to suppress testosterone secretion in prostate cancer, as well as to treat premature puberty.

When used correctly, Decapeptyl Depot is well tolerated by most patients. However, like any medicine, it can cause side effects. Some of them include decreased libido, gynecomastia, impotence, vaginal discharge or dryness, pain during intercourse, hot flashes with profuse sweating, headache, sleep disturbances, rapid and frequent mood swings, irritability, depression, feeling tired, paresthesia, disorders vision, myalgia, back pain, nausea, transient hypertension, increased cholesterol levels and liver enzyme activity in the blood, as well as local allergic reactions (hyperemia, itching at the injection site).

Before starting treatment with Decapeptil Depot, it is necessary to exclude pregnancy, as the drug can harm the developing fetus. During the course, it is necessary to monitor the plasma level of sex hormones, as well as the size of fibroids in the treatment of this disease. During the treatment of prostate cancer, the level of testosterone in the blood should not exceed 1 ng/ml, and when treating female infertility, regular biological and clinical monitoring of ovarian induction is necessary.

When treating Decapeptil Depot, you must remember the contraindications. The drug should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to its components, polycystic ovary syndrome, hormone-independent prostate adenoma, conditions after prostatectomy, osteoporosis, pregnancy and breastfeeding.

In general, Decapeptyl Depot is an effective drug for the treatment of various diseases associated with hormonal imbalance. However, like any medicine, its use must be agreed with a doctor and carried out under his supervision. It is important to remember possible side effects and contraindications, and also monitor your health during treatment.