Joint Formulary & PAD

Triptorelin - Uterine fibroids

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Status 1

Red
Formulations :
  • Injection
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SPC
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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Triptorelin
Indication :
Uterine fibroids
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Brand Names Include :
Decapeptyl, Gonapeptyl
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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC) agreed the following traffic light status for treating menorrhagia associated with fibroids:

 GREEN traffic light status

  • Tranexamic acid tablets
  • Norethisterone
  • Combined Hormonal Contraception
  • Levonorgestrel intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) - Benilexa, levosert & Mirena

RED traffic light status

GnRH/LHRH analogues

  • Triptorelin (Decapeptyl SR® 3mg)
  • Leuprorelin (Prostap SR DCS®) 3.75mg
  • Gosereline acetate (Zoladex® 3.6mg)

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Triptorelin is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Uterine fibroids.