User:Mr. Ibrahem/Degarelix

Degarelix, sold under the brand name Firmagon among others, is a medication used to treat prostate cancer. Specifically it is used for advanced disease that is hormone dependent. It is given by injection under the skin.

Common side effects include pain at the site of injection, hot flushes, and liver problems. Other side effects may include anaphylaxis, QT prolongation, and infertility. Use in pregnancy may harm the baby. It is a GnRH receptor antagonist and works by reducing the amount of testosterone in the body.

Degarelix was approved for medical use in the United States in 2008 and Europe in 2009. In the United Kingdom 80 mg cost the NHS about £130 as of 2021. In the United States this amount costs about 520 USD.