Triptorelin Pamoate (Trelstar®)
Common name: Triptorelin Pamoate
Brand name: Trelstar®
What is Triptorelin Pamoate?
Triptorelin is used in the palliative treatment of hormone dependent advanced prostate cancer. It works by reducing the amount testosterone in the blood.
How is Triptorelin Pamoate administered?
Triptorelin Pamoate is administered by intramuscular injection.
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 triptorelin pamoate. Tell your health care team about side-effects you are experiencing so they know how best to help you manage them.
- Breast enlargement
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue / weakness
- Headaches
- Hot flashes
- Impotence (erectile dysfunction)
- Nausea
- Reduced libido (low sex drive)
Is Triptorelin Pamoate covered in my province or territory?
Triptorelin pamoate is covered by provincial drug programs in:
- New Brunswick
- Newfoundland & Labrador
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ontario
- Quebec
- Prince Edward Island
- Yukon
Triptorelin pamoate is not covered by provincial drug programs in:
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
Last Reviewed: November 2013