Suprefact (Buserelin) is a medication that has been designed to mimic the actions of natural gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH or LHRH), a hormone released from the hypothalamus gland in the brain. The hypothalamus uses GnRH to send messages to the pituitary gland in the brain, which then sends messages to the ovaries in females, and the testicles in males, telling them to produce the sex hormones estrogen (females) and testosterone (males).
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Injectable, Spray
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Cheplapharm Arzneimittel Gmbh, Hoechst Roussel
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Suprefact (Buserelin) is available in injectable forms and nasal solution.
For prostate cancer, the usual starting dose is Suprefact (Buserelin) 500 µg by subcutaneous (under the skin) injection every 8 hours for 7 days. This is followed by maintenance therapy with an injection of 200 µg Suprefact (Buserelin) once daily or 400 µg of nasal spray (2 sprays into each nostril) 3 times daily.
Women using Suprefact (Buserelin) for treatment of endometriosis usually use the Suprefact (Buserelin) nasal solution at a dose of 400 µg (2 sprays into each nostril) 3 times daily. The treatment usually continues for 6 months but should not continue past 9 months.
If using the injectable form, always use the syringes provided in the kit and dispose of the syringes in a safe manner. Carefully read the patient directions for use available in the package insert. Ask your health care professional if you have any questions. To help reduce redness, itching, or swelling where the medication is injected, rotate the place where you are injecting Suprefact (Buserelin).
If using the nasal spray, use the spray pump provided. Each spray delivers 100 µg Suprefact (Buserelin). Carefully read the patient directions for use available in the package insert. Ask your health professional if you have any questions.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.
It is important to use Suprefact (Buserelin) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
For men using Suprefact (Buserelin) for long-term control of prostate cancer, a long-lasting Suprefact (Buserelin) implant (called a "depot") can be implanted under the skin into the abdominal wall by the doctor every 2 or 3 months. If you forget to have your implant given on the correct day, have it administered as soon as possible.
Store Suprefact (Buserelin) at room temperature, away from heat and direct light, and keep it out of the reach of children. The injection can be kept at room temperature for up to 14 days after opening. The nasal spray can be kept at room temperature for up to 5 weeks after opening.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
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