Orgovyx
Prescription Required
Marketed By
Accord
Pack of
30 Tablets
Salt Composition
Relugolix
Storage
Keep in cold place
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Overview
Orgovyx is an anti-cancer medicine used in the treatment of prostate cancer. Relugolix is the main ingredient of the medicine which is a nonpeptide small molecule, GnRH receptor antagonist. The GnRH receptor regulates the production of hormones. It is mainly responsible for making follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). These hormones are vital for producing and controlling the levels of testosterone in the human body.
Indication
Prostate Cancer
Description
The active ingredient of Orgovyx is relugolix, where relugolix is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist (GnRH receptor antagonist) medication. Orgovyx is the first and only oral Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) receptor antagonist, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of adult patients with Advanced Prostate Cancer.
Uses
Benefits
Side Effects
Various side effects are observed after consuming Orgovyx They may vary from person to person depending upon the age and health condition. Consult your doctor immediately in case of serious side effects.
Constipation
Hot flushes
Increase in blood fat (triglyceride) levels
Muscle and joint pain
Decrease in blood hemoglobin levels
Increase in liver enzymes
Feeling of tiredness
Increase in blood sugar levels
Changes in the electrical activity of the heart
Chest pain
Dizziness
Fainting
Heart palpitations
How To Use
Orgovyx is available in strength of 120 mg tablets. They are taken orally as per the prescribed dose.
How It Works
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not consume Orgovyx tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Always share your medical history with the doctor if you have kidney disease before taking this medicine.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease
Missed Doses
If the dose gets missed by more than 12 hours, patients should not take the missed dose and resume with the next scheduled dose.
Quick Tips
FAQs
Orgovyx is a medicine used in adults for treating advanced prostate cancer.
Take Orgovyx as advised by your healthcare provider. Swallow the tablet in one go, do not chew or crush them.
It can harm the unborn baby and cause loss of pregnancy. Please ask your healthcare provider before consumption in such cases.
If you have any symptoms of blurry vision or dizziness, avoid driving alcohol and ask your healthcare provider for proper guidance.
Store the medicine at room temperature. Don’t store above 30°C (86°F).
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MARKETER DETAILS
Accord
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