Triptorelin GNRH(10xVials)

Triptorelin is a synthetic peptide that functions as a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It is primarily used in the following medical applications:

1. Prostate Cancer:

   • Androgen Deprivation Therapy: Triptorelin is used as part of hormone therapy for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It reduces testosterone levels, which helps to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells​ (Wikipedia)​​ (Drugs.com)​.

2. Central Precocious Puberty (CPP):

   • Delay of Puberty: It is used to treat children with central precocious puberty, a condition where puberty starts too early. Triptorelin helps to delay further development until the appropriate age​ (Drugs.com)​.

3. Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria:

   • Hormone Suppression: In transgender individuals, triptorelin is used to suppress endogenous testosterone or estrogen production as part of hormone replacement therapy​ (Wikipedia)​.

4. Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids:

   • Symptom Management: Triptorelin is used to manage symptoms of endometriosis and uterine fibroids by reducing estrogen production, which can help to alleviate pain and reduce lesion size​ (Wikipedia)​.

5. Chemical Castration:

   • Sexual Deviations: In some cases, triptorelin is used as a chemical castration agent to reduce sexual urges in sex offenders​ (Wikipedia)​.

Administration and Dosage

• Administration: Triptorelin is administered via intramuscular injection by a healthcare provider. The dosage schedule varies depending on the condition being treated, typically ranging from every 4 weeks to every 24 weeks​ (Drugs.com)​.
• Dosage Examples: For prostate cancer, common dosages include 3.75 mg every 4 weeks, 11.25 mg every 12 weeks, or 22.5 mg every 24 weeks​ (Drugs.com)​.