Decapeptyl
Decapeptyl is a brand name for triptorelin, a synthetic decapeptide that acts as an agonist of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) receptor. When administered continuously, triptorelin suppresses the pituitary production of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone, leading to a marked decrease in sex steroid production by the gonads (testosterone in men, oestrogen in women).
Decapeptyl is used to treat conditions driven by hormones. Indications include advanced prostate cancer, certain breast
The drug is available in long-acting injectable depot formulations that release triptorelin over time, allowing monthly
Common adverse effects reflect reduced sex hormone levels and may include hot flashes, sweating, decreased libido,
Contraindications include pregnancy and undiagnosed vaginal bleeding. Caution is advised in individuals with osteoporosis or significant