Trelstar and Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: triptorelin
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for suspension
• Other Brand Names: Trelstar, Triptodur, Trelstar Depot, Trelstar LA, Trelstar LA Mixject, Trelstar Depot Mixject, Trelstar Mixject

Trelstar is a man-made form of a hormone that regulates many processes in the body.

The Trelstar brand of triptorelin is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Trelstar treats only the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself.

The Triptodur brand of triptorelin is used to treat precocious puberty in boys and girls who are at least 2 years old.

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

• Generic Name: trihexyphenidyl
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Artane, Trihexane

Adjunctive treatment of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

May reduce the frequency and duration of oculogyric crises, salivation, spastic contractions, and dyskinesia, and relieve mental inertia and depression characteristic of all forms of parkinsonian syndrome.

Control of extrapyramidal reactions induced by antipsychotic agents (e.g., phenothiazines, thioxanthenes).