| Acne |
No |
| Active Half-Life |
2.5-3 hours |
| Active substance |
Somatropin - 191 Amino Acid |
| Also known as |
D-Trp6-LHRH |
| Aromatization |
No |
| Blood pressure |
Generally has no significant effect on blood pressure |
| Chemical name |
Triptorelin acetate |
| Classification |
Peptide hormone |
| Dosage |
Men 4-10 IU/day |
| Dosage (medical) |
Typically 3.75 mg every 4 weeks by intramuscular injection for prostate cancer treatment |
| Dosage (sports) |
Not applicable, as it is not typically used for performance enhancement |
| Effects |
Decreases testosterone in men and estrogen in women |
| FORM |
10 vials x 14 iu |
| Formula |
C64H82N18O13 (for triptorelin), C2H4O2 (for acetate) |
| Half-life |
Approximately 3 hours (initial), 3-6 weeks after depot formulations |
| HBR |
No |
| Hepatotoxicity |
No |
| Lab Test |
Blood levels of gonadotropins and sex steroids can be monitored |
| Main action |
Suppresses pituitary gonadotropin secretion |
| Side effects |
Hot flashes, mood swings, decreased libido, fatigue, headache, erectile dysfunction |
| Storage conditions |
Store at controlled room temperature, protect from light |
| Substance class |
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist) |
| Trade name |
Decapeptyl, Trelstar, Gonapeptyl, among others |
| Use in sports |
Not commonly used in sports |
| Water Retention |
No |
| Manufacturer |
Spectrum Pharma |
