Decapeptyl Depot Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).Decapeptyl Depot Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Hot flashes, weakness, increased sweating, fatigue,  back pain, and erectile dysfunction are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Decapeptyl Depot Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Decapeptyl Depot Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Decapeptyl Depot Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Decapeptyl Depot Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel dizzy, tired or have problems with your eyesight such as blurred vision. This may affect your driving ability.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Decapeptyl Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Decapeptyl Depot Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Decapeptyl Depot Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Decapeptyl Depot Injection, please consult your doctor.\\n

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Polypeptides
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: HORMONES
Action Class :: GNRH agonists/analogue

Prostate cancer|Endometriosis|Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Weakness
Increased sweating
Back pain
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Hot flashes
Erectile dysfunction