Firmagon 80 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3119

USA Brand Name

Firmagon

Strength

80mg

Generic Name

Degarelix

Manufacturer

Ferring Pharmaceuticals

## Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix)

## What Is The Generic Name For Firmagon 80 Mg Injection:

Degarelix is the generic version for Firmagon 80 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

Firmagon

## About Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix)

Firmagon 80 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Degarelix, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Ferring Pharmaceuticals is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Firmagon 80 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Firmagon 80 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Degarelix, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

Firmagon 80 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Prostate cancer

## How Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix) Works:

Firmagon 80 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Degarelix. In females who are undergoing treatment for infertility, sometimes premature ovulation can lead to the release of eggs which are not ready for fertilisation. Firmagon 80 mg Injection blocks the action of a natural hormone & prevents premature release of the eggs from the ovary. In males, this lowers the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread & growth of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.

## Before You Use Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Degarelix

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

You should not take Firmagon 80 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have heart problem, kidney disease, and liver disease

Have problems with blood levels such as sodium, potassium, calcium & magnesium

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Kidney/ Liver disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Firmagon 80 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Degarelix, which is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Firmagon 80 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better results.

## How Much Of The Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix) to Be Used:

As Firmagon 80 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Firmagon 80 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

Firmagon 80 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Firmagon 80 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

You are always advised to take Firmagon 80 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than advised by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Firmagon 80 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by the doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage. Since Firmagon 80 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Firmagon 80 Mg Injection (Degarelix):

Headache

Nausea

Abdominal pain

Injection site reaction

Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

Hot flashes

Redness and swelling

Weight gain

Increase in some liver enzymes

Decreased sex drive

Erectile function problems

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Firmagon 80 mg Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Anagrelide

Arsenic trioxide

Artemether / lumefantrine

Bedaquiline

Bepridil

Cabozantinib

Ceritinib

Cisapride

Citalopram

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Hypersensitivity

QT Prolongation

Hepatic impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Firmagon 80 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver Diseases

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in children & adolescents

You must always read the information accurately written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications:

Firmagon 80 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Firmagon 80 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact & not damaged while storing.