Histrelin
Histrelin is a GnRH agonist delivered by a small implant under the skin of the arm that lasts a whole year, approved in the United States as Vantas for palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer and as Supprelin for early puberty in children.
Overview
Histrelin acetate was first approved in the United States in 1991 as a daily injection for central precocious puberty. The Vantas hydrogel implant, approved in 2004, releases the drug for twelve months and was labelled for palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer, suppressing testosterone as effectively as monthly or three-monthly leuprolide with one minor procedure a year. Vantas was discontinued in 2021 after manufacturing problems, while the Supprelin LA implant for children continues. Hot flushes, fatigue and the class effects of androgen deprivation apply.
A potent GnRH analogue that, given continuously, desensitises the pituitary so luteinising hormone and testosterone fall to castrate levels after an initial surge. Connects to GnRH receptor (GNRHR).
1.Histrelin binds GnRH receptor (GNRHR).
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