triptorelin


triptorelin

 [trip″to-rel´in] a synthetic analogue of gonadorelin that on prolonged administration suppresses gonadotropin release; used as triptorelin pamoate as an antineoplastic in the palliative treatment of prostatic carcinoma, administered intramuscularly.

triptorelin

Therapeutics A long-acting gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue, that induces intense reversible hypogonadism by inhibiting LH and, to a lesser degree, FSH release, resulting in ↓ testosterone Indications Advanced prostate and ovarian CA; it may have a role in Rx-refractory sexual deviancy. See Paraphilia.

triptorelin

A synthetic gonadotrophin-releasing hormone used to treat advances cancer of the PROSTATE GLAND. A brand name is Decapeptyl SR.