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Triptorelin (By injection)

Triptorelin (trip-toe-REL-in)

There may be other brand names for this medicine.

This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to triptorelin or similar medicines.

A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.
Missed dose: This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor, home health caregiver, or treatment clinic for instructions.

Some medicines can affect how triptorelin works. Tell your doctor if you are using medicines that can increase prolactin levels in the blood or medicines to treat depression (including bupropion).

Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bladder blockage, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, or a history of seizures, depression, or mental problems.
This medicine may cause the following problems:
- Changes in mood or behavior
- Increased risk for seizures
- Heart rhythm problems (including QT prolongation)
- Increased risk of high blood sugar or cholesterol levels
- Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Increased risk of heart attack or stroke
- Intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the head) in children
Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children).
Your symptoms may get worse for a few weeks when you begin to use this medicine to treat advanced prostrate cancer. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns.
Your child's symptoms might get worse when you first start using this medicine to treat premature puberty, but they should get better as the medicine starts to work. If your child's condition does not begin to improve after using this medicine for 2 months, check with your doctor.
Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred or change in vision, eye pain, dizziness, severe headache, nausea, vomiting
Change in how much or how often you urinate, bloody or cloudy urine, difficult or painful urination
Depression, mood or behavior changes
Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands, arms, legs, or feet
Seizures
Trouble breathing
Weakness or loss of muscle control, especially in your legs or feet

Bone, back, leg, or joint pain
Decreased interest in sex, inability to have or maintain an erection
Increased hunger or thirst
Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the shot was given
Warmth or redness in your face, neck, arms, or upper chest

Last Updated: 4/23/2024