Busserrelin (Suprefact Depot)

Seuprefact Depot is an antineoplastic drug for the use of subcutaneous implants, which acts directly on the release of hormones like testosterone, helping to treat advanced prostate cancer.

This drug is produced by the Sanofi-Aventis laboratory and can only be used on the recommendation of the oncologist and applied in the hospital.

This remedy costs an average of 1,800 reais

The use of Suprefact Depot is recommended for cases of advanced prostate cancer.

Suprefact Depot is used by an injection applied to the skin subcutaneously into the abdominal wall every 2 months.

Major side effects include palpitations, vision problems, hearing problems and shortness of breath; However, it can also cause ringing in the ear, changes in the scalp, increased or decreased hair in the body, impaired appetite, increased thirst, reduced glucose tolerance; diarrhea or constipation, nausea or vomiting, headache, sleep disturbances, memory loss, emotional instability, nervousness, drowsiness and dizziness.

Suprefact Depot should not be used in women or patients allergic to any of its components.

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