Histrelin Acetate (Vantas®)
Common name: Histrelin Acetate
Brand name: Vantas®
What is Histerlin Acetate?
Histrelin Acetate is a palliative treatment for men diagnosed with hormone-dependent advanced (metastatic) prostate cancer.
How is Histrelin Acetate administered?
Histerlin Acetate is a placed under the skin (subcutaneous) as a subdermal implant.
What are possible side effects of this treatment?
Everyone responds differently to hormone therapy – some experience many side effects while others experience very few. Below are some side effects experienced by those who received histrelin. Tell your health care team about side-effects you are experiencing so they know how best to help you manage them.
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Difficulties breathing
- Local infection
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Reduced testicle size
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
Is Histrelin Acetate covered in my province or territory?
Provincial/Territorial Drug Program Coverage: Unknown
Last Reviewed: July 2017