Buserelin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Suprefact

Category

• Antineoplastic

Description

Buserelin (BYOO-se-rel-in) is used to treat cancer of the prostate gland.

It is similar to a hormone normally released from the hypothalamus gland. When given regularly, buserelin decreases testosterone levels. Reducing the amount of testosterone in the body is one way of treating cancer of the prostate.

Buserelin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Nasal
• Nasal solution (Canada)

Parenteral
• Injection (Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

• Suprefact

* Not commercially available in the U.S.