triptorelin long-acting suspension - injection, Trelstar LA (cont.)PRECAUTIONS: Before using triptorelin, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to LHRH or other LHRH-like hormones (e.g., goserelin); or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, urinary blockage problem, spinal cord problem.This drug is only recommended for use in men. If used in women, it must not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.This drug is only recommended for use in men. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. If this drug is used in women, breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: drugs that increase prolactin levels (e.g., metoclopramide, methyldopa, phenothiazines such as prochlorperazine, antipsychotic medications such as haloperidol/olanzapine).This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., testosterone/PSA levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details. MISSED DOSE: If you miss an appointment to receive your next dose, reschedule the appointment as soon as you remember.
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