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Status:
US Previously Marketed
First approved in 2003

Class (Stereo):
CHEMICAL (ABSOLUTE)



Abarelix is a synthetic decapeptide antagonist to gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH). It is marketed by Praecis Pharmaceuticals as Plenaxis. Used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Abarelix is a luteinizing hormone agonist that results in suppression of testicular or follicular steroidogenesis. Abarelix binds to the gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor and acts as a a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion. Praecis announced in June 2006 that it was voluntarily withdrawing the drug from the market.
mixture
Status:
Possibly Marketed Outside US
Source:
Octaplasma by Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges M B H [Canada]
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Class:
MIXTURE