Decapeptyl Depot Injection – Drug Interactions
If you use other drugs or over the counter products at the same time, the effects of Decapeptyl Depot Injection may change. This may increase your risk for side-effects or cause your drug not to work properly. Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal supplements you are using, so that you doctor can help you prevent or manage drug interactions. Decapeptyl Depot Injection may interact with the following drugs and products:
Androgens
Glimepiride
Glyburide
Metformin
Metoclopramide
Prednisone
Risperidone
Testosterone
Verapamil
Before using Decapeptyl Depot Injection, inform your doctor about your current list of medications, over the counter products (e.g. vitamins, herbal supplements, etc.), allergies, pre-existing diseases, and current health conditions (e.g. pregnancy, upcoming surgery, etc.). Some health conditions may make you more susceptible to the side-effects of the drug. Take as directed by your doctor or follow the direction printed on the product insert. Dosage is based on your condition. Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens. Important counseling points are listed below.
Do not drive or operate machinery
Two forms of contraception must be practiced during treatment
What are the side-effects of Decapeptyl Depot Injection?
The most commonly reported side-effects of Decapeptyl Depot Injection are abdominal pain or discomfort, abnormal vision, weight gain, hypertension, hot flashes, and sleep disturbances.
The following is a list of possible side effects that may occur from the use of Decapeptyl Depot Injection. This is not a comprehensive list. These side-effects are possible, but do not always occur. Some of the side-effects may be rare but serious. Consult your doctor if you observe any of the following side-effects, especially if they do not go away.
Abdominal pain or discomfort
Abnormal vision
Weight gain
Hypertension
Hot flashes
Sleep disturbances
Headache
Decreased libido
Mood disorders
Nausea
Rash
Impotence
Transient pain
Redness or local inflammation at the injection site
Gynaecomastia
Vertigo
Dizziness
Dysmenorrhoea with heavy menstrual bleeding or spotting
Sweating
Vaginal dryness
Painful sexual intercourse
Breast pain
Hair loss
Small loss in bone density
Precocious puberty
Anaphylactic shock
Decapeptyl Depot Injection may also cause side-effects not listed here.
If you notice other side-effects not listed above, contact your doctor for medical advice. You may also report side-effects to your local food and drug administration authority.
Decapeptyl Depot Injection is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Endometriosis, Precocious puberty, Prostate cancer and other conditions.
The complete list of uses and indications for Decapeptyl Depot Injection is as follows:
Endometriosis
Precocious puberty
Prostate cancer
Decapeptyl Depot Injection may also be used for purposes not listed here.