Histrelin implant and Poly-Citra K Crystals

• Generic Name: histrelin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Supprelin LA, Vantas, Supprelin

Histrelin overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily.

The Supprelin LA brand of histrelin is used to treat precocious puberty in both male and female children who are at least 2 years old.

The Vantas brand of histrelin is used to treat symptoms of prostate cancer in men. Vantas treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer but does not treat the cancer itself.

Histrelin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: citric acid / potassium citrate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Cytra-K, Poly-Citra K Crystals, Polycitra-K, Virtrate-K

Citric acid is an alkalinizing agent that make the urine less acidic.

Potassium is a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

The combination of citric acid and potassium citrate is used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low levels of potassium in the blood). Poly-Citra K Crystals is also used to treat digitalis overdose.

Poly-Citra K Crystals may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.