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Buséréline pour les femmes

Suprecur

Buserelin (brand name Suprecur®) is a hormone treatment for women.

Each time you collect your prescription for buserelin, please check to make sure that the brand name is Suprecur®. This is because there is another brand of buserelin nasal spray available, which is not suitable for you.

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About buserelin for women

Type de médicament

A gonadorelin analogue

Utilisé pour

Before some types of fertility treatment; endometriosis

Également appelé

Suprecur®

Disponible en

Injection et spray nasal

Buserelin is a synthetic form of a hormone which occurs naturally in your body. It is used as part of some types of fertility treatment. It works by acting on the pituitary gland in your brain to stop the production of natural hormones that control the release of eggs from your ovaries. Other hormone treatments are then used to stimulate ovulation.

Buserelin is also used to treat endometriosis. Endometriosis is a condition where tissue that normally lines the inside of your womb (uterus) is found elsewhere in your body, often in the pelvic area or tummy (abdomen). Buserelin reduces the production of female sex hormones by acting on your pituitary gland. Female hormones (such as oestrogen) can worsen problems like endometriosis. By reducing the levels of these hormones, buserelin will help to relieve your symptoms.

Buserelin is also used in some disorders which affect men. There is a separate medicine leaflet called Buserelin for men which gives more information about this.

Before using buserelin

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine may only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start using buserelin it is important that your doctor knows:

  • Si vous êtes enceinte ou si vous allaitez.

  • If you have low moods or are depressed.

  • Si vous souffrez d'hypertension artérielle.

  • Si vous souffrez de diabète (diabète sucré).

  • If you have a bone disease such as osteoporosis.

  • If you have polycystic ovary disease.

  • If you have had any bleeding from your vagina that you do not think is related to your periods.

  • If you have a tumour.

  • Si vous prenez ou utilisez d'autres médicaments. Cela comprend tous les médicaments que vous prenez et qui sont disponibles sans ordonnance, ainsi que les médicaments à base de plantes et les médicaments complémentaires.

  • Si vous avez déjà eu une réaction allergique à un médicament.

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How to use buserelin

  • Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about buserelin and will provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience.

  • If you are having buserelin injections, these are usually administered to begin with by a doctor or a nurse. They are given just underneath the surface of your skin. As your treatment continues, you may be trained to give the injections yourself. In this case, your doctor will tell you how often to use the injections. Please carefully follow the instructions you are given.

  • If you are using buserelin nasal spray, your doctor will tell you how many times a day to use the spray, and whether you should use the spray in one or both nostrils. This will depend upon the reason why you are using it, so please carefully follow the instructions you are given by your doctor. If you are still unsure about what to do, please ask your pharmacist to explain it to you again.

  • Each time you open a new bottle of nasal spray, you will need to attach the nebuliser to the bottle of solution and then 'prime' the spray. You do this by pumping the spray about six or seven times until you see a fine mist. Priming the spray in this way, fills the nebuliser and tests that the spray is working correctly.

  • It is important that you use the spray regularly and space the doses out evenly through the day. You can use the spray either before or after meals.

  • If you forget to take a dose at your usual time, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose when you remember, then skip the missed dose and take your next dose when it is due. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

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  • Please keep your appointments with your doctor so that your progress can be monitored. Your doctor may want you to have regular blood tests to check your hormone levels.

  • Even if you get a cold or your nose feels blocked, you should continue to use the spray as it will still work. If you are using any other nasal sprays (such as decongestants), you should use buserelin spray first, then wait at least 30 minutes after using buserelin before using the other nasal spray.

  • If you are being treated for endometriosis, you should use a non-hormonal method of contraception such as a condom during treatment with buserelin. Hormonal methods of contraception (such as 'the pill' or 'mini pill') will not work. Speak with your doctor if you need further advice about what methods of contraception are suitable for you and your partner.

  • Buserelin can affect your blood sugar (glucose) levels. If you have diabetes you may need to check your blood glucose more frequently. Your doctor will advise you about this.

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Can buserelin cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with buserelin. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Common buserelin side-effects (these affect fewer than 1 in 10 women)

Que puis-je faire si je suis confronté à cette situation ?

Menopausal symptoms such as hot flushes, dry vagina, increased sweating, reduced interest in sex

Speak with your doctor if this becomes severe or troublesome

Feeling dizzy, tired, or sleepy

Dans ce cas, ne conduisez pas et n'utilisez pas d'outils ou de machines pendant la durée de l'affection.

Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting), stomach or tummy (abdominal) pain

S'en tenir à des aliments simples - éviter les repas riches ou épicés

Diarrhée

Boire beaucoup d'eau pour remplacer les liquides perdus

Constipation

Eat a well-balanced diet and drink several glasses of water each day

Vaginal bleeding and changes in your period

If this continues, speak with your doctor

Headache, muscle pain and stiffness

Demandez à votre pharmacien de vous recommander un analgésique adapté.

Irritation of your nose or throat, nosebleeds, changes in the way things smell and taste, changes in your weight, feeling nervous or depressed, disturbed sleep, being aware of a fast heartbeat, dry skin, acne, changes in the thickness of your hair, and breast changes

Si l'un d'entre eux devient gênant, parlez-en à votre médecin.

Important: In rare cases this medicine may cause a serious allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical attention if you develop a red, itchy skin rash and any difficulties with your breathing, including swelling of the face, lips or tongue. Taking an antihistamine may help slow the reaction whilst you are waiting for treatment.

If you experience any other symptoms which you think may be due to buserelin, please speak with your doctor or pharmacist for further advice.

How to store buserelin

  • Conservez tous les médicaments hors de la portée et de la vue des enfants.

  • Conserver dans un endroit frais et sec, à l'abri de la chaleur et de la lumière directes.

  • The nasal spray should only be used for five weeks once the bottle has been opened. Even if there is some solution left after this time, do not use it. Instead, open a fresh bottle.

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Informations importantes sur tous les médicaments

Si vous achetez des médicaments, vérifiez auprès d'un pharmacien que vous pouvez les prendre en toute sécurité avec vos autres médicaments.

Ne dépassez jamais la dose prescrite. Si vous pensez que vous ou quelqu'un d'autre avez pris une dose excessive de ce médicament, rendez-vous au service des accidents et des urgences de votre hôpital local. Emportez la boîte avec vous, même si elle est vide.

Si vous devez subir une opération ou un traitement dentaire, indiquez à la personne chargée du traitement les médicaments que vous prenez.

Ce médicament est pour vous. Ne le donnez jamais à d'autres personnes, même si leur état semble être le même que le vôtre.

Ne gardez pas les médicaments périmés ou dont vous ne voulez plus. Apportez-les à votre pharmacie locale qui les éliminera pour vous.

Si vous avez des questions sur ce médicament, demandez à votre pharmacien.

Signaler les effets secondaires d'un médicament ou d'un vaccin

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Autres lectures et références

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Les informations contenues dans cette page sont rédigées et évaluées par des cliniciens qualifiés.

  • Prochaine révision prévue : 3 septembre 2027
  • 3 Sept 2024 | Dernière version

    Dernière mise à jour par

    Michael Stewart, MRPharmS

    Examiné par des pairs

    Sid Dajani
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