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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
Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)

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