Degarelix

Degarelix is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Degarelix lowers the amount of testosterone (a male hormone) produced by the body. This may slow or stop the spread and growth of prostate cancer cells that need testosterone to grow.

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Weight gain, Hot flashes, Increased liver enzymes, Pain, Erythema (skin redness), Swelling, Induration (hardening of a normally soft tissue or organ), Nodules, Fatigue, High blood pressure, Back pain, Joint pain, Urinary tract infection