Drug reference
triptorelin
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
GnRH analog; decreases levels of LH and FSH resulting in suppression of steroidogenesis with subsequent decrease in testosterone (male) and estrogen (female) levels; a sustained decrease in LH and FSH secretion occurs after chronic and continuous administration
Common side effects
- Injection site pain
- Nasopharyngitis
- Headache
- Injection site redness
- Hot flushes
- Skeletal pain
Known interactions (2)
- amiodarone + triptorelin Moderate
- anagrelide + triptorelin Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is triptorelin?
triptorelin belongs to: Endocrine.
How does triptorelin work?
GnRH analog; decreases levels of LH and FSH resulting in suppression of steroidogenesis with subsequent decrease in testosterone (male) and estrogen (female) levels; a sustained decrease in LH and FSH secretion occurs after chronic and continuous administration
What are the common side effects of triptorelin?
Injection site pain, Nasopharyngitis, Headache, Injection site redness, Hot flushes, Skeletal pain
Which drugs interact with triptorelin?
amiodarone, anagrelide
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