Description
Buserelin (Acetate) is analogue of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone that suppresses androgen production by testes. Buserelin (Acetate) is used in the treatment of carcinoma of prostate and endometriosis.
Indications
Buserelin (Acetate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Endometriosis, Fibroids, In-vitro fertilization programmes, Mobilisation of peripheral blood progenitor cells, Pituitary desensitisation, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Precocious puberty, Prostatic cancer, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Advanced prostate cancer.
Contraindications
No data regarding the contra indications of Buserelin (Acetate) is available.
Adverse Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Buserelin (Acetate), which give rise to further complications include Histological changes in testis.
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Buserelin (Acetate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Menopausal symptoms, Loss of libido, Hot flushes.
Warnings
Buserelin should not generally use in patients with pituitary adenoma. It is also recommended that patients with weight related amenorrhoea should not receive this medication until their weight is corrected. It is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.
Pregnancy and Lactation
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.
Maximum Dosage
Nasal
Pituitary desensitisation before ovulation induction with gonadotrophins
Nasal
Endometriosis
Nasal
Advanced hormone-dependent prostatic carcinoma
Subcutaneous
Pituitary desensitisation before ovulation induction with gonadotrophins
Subcutaneous
Advanced hormone-dependent prostatic carcinoma
Subcutaneous
Endometriosis
How supplied
Buserelin (Acetate)