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Relugolix is a selective antagonist of the gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptor (GnRHR), with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration (IC 50) of 0.12 nM. [1] [8] [9] A dosage of relugolix of 40 mg once per day has been found to suppress estradiol levels to postmenopausal levels (<20 pg/mL) within 24 hours in premenopausal women. [1]
25–50 mg/day Enzalutamide: Xtandi: Antiandrogen: Oral: 160 mg/day GnRH analogue: Various: GnRH modulator: Various: Variable Elagolix: Orilissa: GnRH antagonist: Oral: 150 mg/day or 200 mg twice daily Finasteride: Propecia: 5αR inhibitor: Oral: 1–5 mg/day Dutasteride: Avodart: 5αR inhibitor: Oral: 0.25–0.5 mg/day Progesterone: Prometrium ...
Common side effects include hot flashes, unstable mood, trouble sleeping, headaches, and pain at the site of injection. [10] Other side effects may include high blood sugar, allergic reactions, and problems with the pituitary gland. [10] Use during pregnancy may harm foetal development. [10]
The elimination half-life of raloxifene after a single dose is 27.7 hours (1.2 days), whereas its half-life at steady state at a dosage of 60 mg/day is 15.8 to 86.6 hours (0.7–3.6 days), with an average of 32.5 hours (1.4 days).
A dosage of nandrolone decanoate of 25 to 50 mg once every 6 to 12 weeks (working out to an average exposure of about 2 to 8 mg per week) by intramuscular injection is considered to be appropriate for general androgen replacement therapy in women. [32] [33] [20] A dosage of 50 mg once every 2 to 4 weeks by intramuscular injection is used in the ...
EC/MPA is available in the form of a microcrystalline aqueous suspension of 5 mg EC and 25 mg MPA given in a 0.5 mL aqueous solution for intramuscular injection once per month. [10] It is provided in the form of single-dose vials and ampoules. [10] The particle sizes of the formulation are 93% within a range of 5 to 16 μm. [11]
The median effective dose is the dose that produces a quantal effect (all or nothing) in 50% of the population that takes it (median referring to the 50% population base). [6] It is also sometimes abbreviated as the ED 50, meaning "effective dose for 50% of the population". The ED50 is commonly used as a measure of the reasonable expectancy of ...
It has been used for this indication at a dosage of 50 to 100 mg by intramuscular injection once every 3 to 4 weeks. [33] Estradiol undecylate has also been used to treat breast cancer in women. [34] It has been used in menopausal hormone therapy as well, for instance in the treatment of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms. [8]