Abarelix (Systemic)
Brand Names : Plenaxis
Proper Use of This MedicineIt is very
important that you read the Patient Information for abarelix before you start
getting injections. You will need to sign the last page if you agree with
treatment with abarelix. If you have any questions about this ask your doctor.
Abarelix is only prescribed by doctors who are part of Plenaxis[trade ] PLUS
Program (Plenaxis[trade ] User Safety Program) that
is run by the pharmaceutical (drug) company that makes the medicine.
Abarelix is given as an injection (shot) in your buttocks. Your doctor
or nurse will give you the injection. It is important that you keep your appointment
with your doctor's office when your injection is due.
You must always wait in your doctor's office for 30 minutes
after getting each abarelix injection (shot). If a serious or life-threatening
allergic reaction happens it is usually soon after getting an abarelix injection. Tell your doctor right away if you feel warm, faint or lightheaded
or if you have chest tightness, shortness of breath, redness of your skin,
or swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat
These could be
signs of an allergic reaction.
Abarelix is only used for treating advanced prostate cancer when a patient
cannot have or refuses other treatments for prostate cancer
Dosing - The dose of abarelix will be different for
different patients. The following information includes only the average doses
of abarelix.
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For parenteral
dosage form (injection):
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For prostate cancer:
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Adults - 100 milligrams (mg) in the muscle (buttock) every two
weeks for the first month, and then every four weeks (every 28 days).
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