GENERIC NAME: HISTRELIN - INJECTION (HISS-treh-lin)

BRAND NAME(S): Supprelin

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is a hormone used to treat early onset of puberty.

HOW TO USE: This medication is given as an injection once a day. It is important to have the injection at the same time each day. Do not skip doses or take this more often than once a day. Rotate the injection site each day to prevent irritation. Use upper arms, thighs and the abdomen as directed. This comes as a kit with injections for a 7 day period. Read and follow the patient instructions carefully. Your doctor will demonstrate how to administer the injections at home. Be sure to ask if you have any questions.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause headache, stomach upset, gas, diarrhea, breast tenderness, vaginal dryness, vaginal bleeding, muscle aches, mood changes, sweating or changes in vision. These effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following while taking this medication: skin rash, itching, flushing, swelling of the hands/feet/face, rapid heartbeat, difficulty swallowing, trouble breathing. You may experience redness, irritation or swelling at the injection site. If this continues or becomes severe, contact your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: any pre-existing illnesses, any allergies. This medication should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. It is not known if histrelin is excreted into breast milk. The manufacturer of histrelin says histrelin should not be given to nursing mothers. Consult your doctor.