Information about Relugolix

Generic Name : Relugolix
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Relugolix are provided here.

Pronunciation : reh-loo-GOH-lix

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Trade Names/Brand Names of Relugolix

India :

ORGOVYX

Overview of Relugolix

Reluglix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) blocker approved for treating adults with advanced prostate cancer. GnRH is a hormone that is secreted by hypothalamus of brain that secretes other sexual hormones

Why is Relugolix Prescribed? (Indications)

Relugolix is approved for treating adults with advanced prostate cancer.

When should Relugolix not be taken? (Contraindications)

1. Patients allergic to Relugolix
2. Pregnant and lactating women

What is the dosage of Relugolix?

Relugolix is available as tablet.
The recommended dosage is 360 mg (loading dose) on 1st day followed by 120 mg taken by mouth once daily at same time every day.

How should Relugolix be taken?

Relugolix tablet can be taken with or without food.
Patients should swallow the tablet as whole.

Missed a Dose?

Missed dose should be taken as soon as the patient remembers. If the dose was missed by more than 12 hours, patients should not take the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose. If treatment was interrupted for more than 7 days, it is advisable to restart Relugolix with a loading dose- 360 mg and continue with a dose of 120 mg once daily

What are the warnings and precautions for Relugolix?

•Children should not use this medication.

What are the side effects of Relugolix?

General: Dizziness, tiredness
Heart: Palpitations
Respiratory tract: Chest pain
Endocrinal: Hot flushes, Increased body fat and blood sugar levels
Digestive: Constipation, diarrhea
Musculoskeletal: Joint pains
Miscellaneous: Decreased hemoglobin levels

What are the other precautions for Relugolix?

In woman of child bearing age proper contraceptives should be used during the treatment to avoid pregnancy
Males with female partner of reproductive potential should use effective contraception
Patients should regularly monitor for their QT interval of the heart beat through ECG readings.
Blood concentrations of prostate specific antigen (PSA) and testosterone should be measured regularly to look at the drug efficacy.