It is very important that you read the Patient Information for abarelix before you start getting injections. You will need to sign the last page if you agree with treat with abarelix. If you have any questions about this ask your family doctor.
Abarelix is only prescribed by family doctors who are part of Plenaxis"trade " PLUS Program - Plenaxis"trade " User Safety Program that is run by the pharmaceutical - drug company that makes the drug.
Abarelix is given as an injection - shot in your buttocks. Your family doctor or nurse will give you the injection. It is important that you keep your appointment with your family doctor's office when your injection is due.
You must always wait in your family doctor's office for 30 minutes after getting each abarelix injection - shot. If a serious or life-threatening allergy happens it is usually soon after getting an abarelix injection Tell your family doctor right away if you feel warm, faint or lightheaded or if you have chest tightness, shortness of breath, redness of your skin, or swelling of your face, eyelids, tongue, or throat These could be signs of an allergy.
Abarelix is only using for treating advanced prostate cancer when a patient can't have or refuses other treats for prostate cancer