FIRMAGON (Degarelix)
- June 1, 2021
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FIRMAGON
(FIRM-uh-gahn)
Degarelix
Chemotherapy
FIRMAGON
(FIRM-uh-gahn)
Degarelix
Chemotherapy
What is FIRMAGON?
FIRMAGON is a prescripition medicine used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
What is the most important information I should know about FIRMAGON?
FIRMAGON can cause side effects include:
- hot flashes
- injection site pain, redness, and swelling, especially with the first dose
- weight gain
- increase in some liver enzymes
- tiredness
- hypertension
- back and joint pain
- chills
- urinary tract infection
- decreased sex drive and trouble with erectile function (impotence)
These are not all the possible side effects. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or
pharmacist.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
How should I receive FIRMAGON?
You will receive an injection of FIRMAGON from your healthcare provider
- The injection site will always be in the abdominal area but will change within that area with the next doses of FIRMAGON.
- The injected medicine gives you a continuous release of FIRMAGON over one month.
- Two injections are given as a first dose and the following monthly doses are one injection.
- Make sure your injection site is free of any pressure from belts, waistbands or other types of clothing.
- Always set up an appointment for your next injection.
- If you miss a dose of FIRMAGON, or if you think you forgot to get your monthly dose of FIRMAGON, talk to your healthcare provider about how to get your next dose.
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Important Safety Information
FIRMAGON should not be given to:
- people who are allergic to any ingredient in FIRMAGON. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in FIRMAGON.
- women who are pregnant or may become pregnant
Ask your healthcare provider if you do not know.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking FIRMAGON?
Before receiving FIRMAGON, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have any heart problems
- have problems with balance of your body salts or electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium
- have kidney or liver problems
- are breast-feeding or plan to breast-feed. It is not known if FIRMAGON passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take FIRMAGON or breast-feed. You should not do either without talking with your healthcare provider.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your healthcare provider if you are taking or have taken any medicines for your heart.
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It is not known if FIRMAGON is safe or effective in children.
General information about FIRMAGON
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in the patient leaflet. Do not
use FIRMAGON for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give FIRMAGON to other
people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them
What are the ingredients in FIRMAGON?
Active ingredient: Degarelix (as acetate)
Other ingredient: Mannitol
