Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Firmagon Injection
Firmagon Injection
| Generic name | degarelix (as acetate) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) receptor antagonist |
| Forms | Powder for injection (to be mixed into a liquid before use), given as a subcutaneous injection, available in 80 mg and 120 mg vials |
Firmagon is a prescription injection medicine used to treat advanced prostate cancer. It contains degarelix, a man-made hormone that lowers testosterone levels in the body.
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