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Histrelin

Notes

Lab and/or medical tests (such as blood testosterone level, PSA blood test if using for prostate cancer, blood testosterone/estradiol level, height, bone age if using for early puberty, blood glucose, cholesterol/triglyceride levels) should be done while you are using this medication. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Consult your doctor for more details.

If you have radiology tests (X-rays, MRI), the histrelin implant will not be affected or affect the results of these tests. This implant does not show up on X-ray examination. However, make sure radiology personnel and all your doctors know you use this product.

Storage

Before implantation, the product should be refrigerated. Protect from light and do not freeze.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.