enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonadotropin-releasing...

   A gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist) is a type of medication which affects gonadotropins and sex hormones. [1] They are used for a variety of indications including in fertility medicine and to lower sex hormone levels in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate cancer and breast cancer, certain gynecological disorders like heavy periods and endometriosis ...

3. Leuprorelin - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leuprorelin

   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]

4. Depot injection - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depot_injection

   A depot injection, also known as a long-acting injectable (LAI), is a term for an injection formulation of a medication which releases slowly over time to permit less frequent administration of a medication.

5. PLGA - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLGA

   Lupron Depot: This is a drug delivery device that helps treat prostate cancer and has been used to treat other types of similar cancers. It is also known as leuprorelin or leuprolide. PLGA is used as a key component in this drug, in the form of microparticles to deliver the drug into the body over a period of 1 week to 6 months. [15]

6. Triptorelin - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triptorelin

   Triptorelin is a gonadorelin analogue, also known as luteinizing hormone releasing analogue (GnRH analogue, LHRH analogue). [3] The drug binds to receptors in the pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of gonadotropins (namely luteinizing hormone LH and follicle-stimulating hormone FSH).

7. Medroxyprogesterone acetate - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medroxyprogesterone_acetate

   More serious side effects include bone loss, blood clots, allergic reactions, and liver problems. [10] Use is not recommended during pregnancy as it may harm the baby . [ 10 ] MPA is an artificial progestogen , and as such activates the progesterone receptor , the biological target of progesterone . [ 4 ]