Trelstar La (triptorelin pamoate)

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

Triptorelin pamoate, a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, gonadorelin), is used as an antineoplastic agent.

Triptorelin pamoate is a synthetic decapeptide analog of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH, luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone, gonadorelin) that is structurally related to leuprolide acetate and goserelin.

Triptorelin is a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion when given continuously in therapeutic doses and has greater activity than naturally-occurring GnRH. After initial administration of triptorelin there is a transient surge in circulating levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone, and estradiol. Following chronic and continuous administration (generally 2-4 weeks after initiation of therapy), a sustained decrease in LH and FSH secretion and a marked reduction of testicular and ovarian steroidogenesis are observed.

Triptorelin is commercially available as a lyophilized powder for injection containing biodegradable microgranules of triptorelin pamoate.

Reductions in serum testosterone concentrations in males receiving usual doses of triptorelin are comparable to those achieved after surgical castration (i.e., less than 50 ng/dL). Consequently, physiologic functions and tissues dependent on testosterone for maintenance become quiescent. These effects usually are reversible after cessation of therapy.

USES: Triptorelin is used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It is not a cure. Most types of prostate cancer need the hormone testosterone to grow and spread.

Triptorelin works by reducing the amount of testosterone that the body makes. This effect helps slow or stop the growth of cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as painful/difficult urination. This medication is similar to a natural substance made by the body (luteinizing hormone releasing hormone-LHRH).

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Generic name: triptorelin pamoate
Pronunciation: (trip-toe-REL-in)

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Trelstar La:

  • Advanced Prostatic Carcinoma

Also known as: Advanced Cancer Of Prostate Gland, Advanced Malignant Neoplasm Of Prostate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Advanced Prostate Malignancy, Advanced Prostatic Cancer.

Dosing

Dosage of triptorelin pamoate is expressed in terms of the base.

Drug interactions

In vitro, triptorelin does not inhibit cytochrome P-450 (CYP) isoenzymes 1A2, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, 2C19, 2D6, or 3A4/5 at clinically relevant concentrations. Triptorelin does not induce CYP isoenzymes 1A2 or 3A4/5.

Triptorelin is a poor substrate of P-glycoprotein (P-gp). In vitro, triptorelin does not inhibit P-gp.

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to triptorelin or any other ingredient in the formulation, other gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, or GnRH. Known or suspected pregnancy. (See Fetal/Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality under Cautions: Warnings/Precautions.)

Adverse reactions

Initial (usually during the first week of therapy with the 3.75-, 11.25-, or 22.5-mg formulation of Trelstar(R)) transient increases in serum testosterone concentrations occur in most adults receiving triptorelin for prostate cancer and may be associated with temporary worsening of disease manifestations. (See Endocrine Effects under Cautions: Warnings/Precautions.) At least 10% of adults receiving the 11.25-mg formulation of triptorelin (Trelstar(R)) experienced abnormalities in laboratory values including decreased hemoglobin and erythrocyte count and increased serum concentrations of glucose, BUN, AST (SGOT), ALT (SGPT), and alkaline phosphatase. At least 10% of adults receiving the 22.5-mg formulation of triptorelin (Trelstar(R)) experienced abnormalities in laboratory values including decreased hemoglobin concentration, increased serum glucose concentrations, and increased serum hepatic aminotransferase (transaminase) concentrations.

Adverse effects occurring in 1% or more of adults receiving either the 3.75- or 11.25-mg formulation (Trelstar(R)) include hot flushes (flashes), skeletal pain, headache, impotence, pain at injection site, hypertension, leg pain, generalized pain, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, diarrhea, and urinary retention. Additional adverse effects occurring in 1% or more of adults include vomiting, anemia, pruritus, urinary tract infection, and emotional lability in those receiving the 3.75-mg formulation.

Additional adverse effects occurring in 1% or more of adults receiving the 11.25-mg formulation (Trelstar(R)) include leg edema, dysuria, back pain, nausea, dependent edema, breast pain, arthralgia, decreased libido, chest pain, leg cramps, gynecomastia, constipation, dyspepsia, increased alkaline phosphatase, anorexia, coughing, rash, asthenia, peripheral edema, abdominal pain, abnormal hepatic function, myalgia, dyspnea, pharyngitis, eye pain, and conjunctivitis.

Adverse effects occurring in 5% or more of adults receiving the 22.5-mg formulation (Trelstar(R)) include hot flushes (flashes), influenza, hypertension, urinary tract infection, back pain, erectile dysfunction, arthralgia, headache, pain in extremity, testicular atrophy, bronchitis, diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia, insomnia, peripheral edema, and urinary retention.

Adverse effects occurring in 5% or more of pediatric patients receiving the 22.5-mg formulation (Triptodur(R)) include injection site reactions, vaginal bleeding, hot flush, headache, cough, and infection (i.e., bronchitis, gastroenteritis, influenza, nasopharyngitis, otitis externa, pharyngitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory infection).

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data