Supprelin La

Alternate Name: Vantas

Description: Supprelin LA is prescribed for the treatment of precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old. There is currently no generic version of Supprelin LA available in the United States. On average, 1, 50 mg Supprelin LA subcutaneous implant cost about $32,279. Get savings of up to 80% when you use our free prescription coupon card at any participating pharmacy near you.

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: Implant

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 50 MG

Warnings: Vantas® implant: Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, trouble urinating, diabetes, heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome), spinal cord (back) problems, or a history of heart attack or stroke.This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased testosterone levels during the first week of treatmentSpinal cord problemsTrouble urinatingChanges in blood sugar levelIncreased risk of a heart attack or strokeChange in heart rhythm, including QT prolongationIf you need to have a CT scan or MRI, tell the doctor in charge that you have the implant.This medicine can cause a brief increase in hormones. Your symptoms may get worse for a few weeks at first. Call your doctor if the symptoms do not get better within 4 weeks or if they are severe.This medicine could cause infertility. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Both types of implants: It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Supprelin® LA implant: Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, mental illness, brain tumor, or seizures.This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in mood or behaviorIncreased risk for seizuresIntracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the head) in childrenThis medicine can cause an increase in some hormones. You may notice more signs of puberty in your child for a short time. This includes light vaginal bleeding and breast enlargement in girls. If your child's symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks, or if they get worse, call your doctor.

Food Warnings: Both types of implants:This medicine is not intended for use in women, especially during pregnancy. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. .Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. The cut in your arm should heal within 2 weeks., Supprelin® LA implant:This medicine can cause a brief increase in some hormones. You may notice more signs of puberty in your child for a short time. This includes light vaginal bleeding and breast enlargement in girls. If your child's symptoms do not improve within 4 weeks, or if they get worse, call your doctor., Vantas® implant:Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, trouble urinating, diabetes, heart disease, heart failure, heart rhythm problems (such as long QT syndrome), spinal cord (back) problems, or a history of heart attack or stroke.This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased testosterone levels during the first week of treatmentSpinal cord problemsTrouble urinatingChanges in blood sugar levelIncreased risk of a heart attack or strokeChange in heart rhythm, such as QT prolongationIf you need to have a CT scan or MRI, tell the doctor in charge that you have the implant.This medicine can cause a brief increase in hormones. Your symptoms may get worse for a few weeks at first. Call your doctor if the symptoms do not get better within 4 weeks or if they are severe.