Abarelix

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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Indications 3 Adverse-effects 4 Mechanism-of-action 5 More General Terms 6 References

Introduction

• Tradename: Plenaxis

Indications

• advanced prostate cancer

Adverse-effects

• allergic reactions (life-threatening) 4%
• hot flashes
• insomnia
• constipation
• gynecomastia
• mastodynia

Mechanism-of-action

• blocks gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors
• does not cause initial testosterone surge like Lupron

More General Terms

• antineoplastic agent (chemotherapeutic agent)

References

Prescriber's Letter 11(1):1 2004 Detail-Document#: [1] (subscription needed) [2]

abarelix (Plenaxis)