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abarelix, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist. indication This drug is used in palliative treatment of prostate cancer. contraindications Pregnancy, latex allergy, lactation, and known hypersensitivity to this drug prohibit its use. It is also contraindicated for use in children. adverse effects Adverse effects of this drug include breast enlargement, nipple tenderness, pain on injection, local site reactions, and decreased bone density (with long-term treatment). Life-threatening side effects include anaphylaxis and systemic allergic reaction. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, dysuria, urinary frequency, urinary retention, urinary tract infection, pain (including back pain), and hot flashes. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The market for hormone-suppressing drugs such as Abarelix is
believed to be $2 billion annually, said Amgen spokesman David Kaye. Abarelix was
approved in November 2003 for the palliative treatment of men with
advanced symptomatic prostate cancer. Amgen also is scheduled to present the results of phase three
studies of a prostate cancer drug, Abarelix, which it developed along
with Praecis Pharmaceuticals. |
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