nafarelin nasal

Brand name(s):

Synarel

What is the most important information I should know about nafarelin nasal?

This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not use nafarelin nasal if you have ever had an allergic reaction to nafarelin or similar medicines such as gonadorelin (Factrel). Do not use nafarelin nasal if you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you have undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your doctor will need to check your progress on a regular basis, especially during the first 6 to 8 weeks of treatment. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

When you first start using nafarelin nasal to treat precocious puberty, you may notice an increase in signs of puberty, such as enlarged breasts or vaginal bleeding. These are normal side effects of this medication during the first month of use. If such pubertal signs continue for longer than 1 month, contact your doctor.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of a rare side effect called pituitary apoplexy: sudden headache with vision changes, vomiting, confusion, slow heart rate, chest pain, weakness, fainting, or cardiac arrest.

What is nafarelin nasal?

Nafarelin nasal is a man-made form of a protein that is like a hormone in the body that helps regulate the menstrual cycle, fertility, and sexual development during puberty.

Nafarelin nasal is used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children. It is also used to treat endometriosis in women who are 18 years of age or older.

Nafarelin nasal may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using nafarelin nasal?

Do not use nafarelin nasal if you have:

a history of allergic reaction to this medication or to similar medicines such as gonadorelin (Factrel);
undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding; or
if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Before using nafarelin nasal, tell your doctor if you have:

polycystic ovary disease;
a personal or family history of osteoporosis;
a head cold, allergies, or other causes of a stuffy or runny nose; or
if you smoke or drink large amounts of alcohol.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to use nafarelin nasal, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use nafarelin nasal if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Use an effective non-hormonal form of birth control while you are using this medication. Non-hormonal birth control methods include condoms, diaphragm, cervical cap, and spermicides. It is not known whether nafarelin nasal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Page: 1 2 3 Next >

Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.