Chemical formula: C₆₀H₈₆N₁₆O₁₃ Molecular mass: 1,239.447 g/mol
Buserelin is a synthetic peptide. It is a superactive analogue of natural gonadotrophin releasing hormone (gonadorelin, LHRH or GNRH). After an initial stimulation of gonadotrophin release, it down-regulates the hypothalanic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| L02AE01 | Buserelin | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L02 Endocrine therapy → L02A Hormones and related agents → L02AE Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUPREFACT Nasal spray | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| SUPREFACT Injection | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Buserelin is an active ingredient of these brands:
Brazil (BR)
Canada (CA)
Estonia (EE)
Japan (JP)
Malta (MT)
Netherlands (NL)
Singapore (SG)
South Africa (ZA)
Spain (ES)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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