Decapeptyl®, Neo Decapeptyl®, Trelstar®, Pamorelin®, Triptodur®

Triptorelin is a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist

Triptorelin, the active substance of Decapeptyl®/Trelstar®/Pamorelin®/Triptodur®, is a GnRH agonist analogue. An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Triptorelin decreases the serum testosterone to castration levels (estradiol in females).

Androgen deprivation stops the growth of the androgen dependent prostate cancer, alleviating pain and improving thus the quality of life of patients. GnRH agonist treatment achieves similar overall survival rates in advanced prostate cancer as surgical castration. The triptorelin 1-month, 3-month and 6-month sustained release formulations have provided patients with a convenient treatment modality.

In short

GnRH was discovered by Professor Andrew Schally (1971 - Tulane University), who co-received the Nobel Prize in 1977 for his discovery. He performed the first synthesis of the GnRH agonist triptorelin in 1973.

In 2023, triptorelin was the 2nd best selling Ipsen oncology drug

Product Overview

Indications

  • Advanced prostate cancer
  • Endometriosis
  • In-vitro fertilization programs
  • Uterine fibroids
  • Central precocious puberty

Product Characteristics

3 dosages:

  • 1-month (3.75 mg)
  • 3-month (11.2 mg)
  • 6-month (22.5 mg)

Debiopharm's Added Value

  • Development and registration of the triptorelin 1-, 3- and 6-month sustained release formulations around the world.
  • Continuous life-cycle management (new formulations, route of administration, indications)
  • First worldwide registered sustained release formulation of a gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist in 1986.

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Press Releases

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Selected Publications

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