Nafarelin

Nafarelin

Clinical data
Trade names	Synarel
AHFS/Drugs.com	Monograph
MedlinePlus	a601082
Pregnancy category	X
Routes of administration	Nasal spray
ATC code	H01CA02 (WHO)
Legal status
Legal status	℞ (Prescription only)
Pharmacokinetic data
Biological half-life	2.6 to 4 hours
Excretion	renal
Identifiers
IUPAC name (2R)-N-[(2R)-5-carbamimidamido-1-[(2S)-2-[(carbamoylmethyl)carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-1-oxopentan-2-yl]-2-[(2R)-2-[(2R)-2-[(2R)-3-hydroxy-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-3-(1H-imidazol-4-yl)-2-{[(2R)-5-oxopyrrolidin-2-yl]formamido}propanamido]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanamido]propanamido]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido]-3-(naphthalen-2-yl)propanamido]-4-methylpentanamide
CAS Number	76932-56-4 Y
PubChem (CID)	25077649
IUPHAR/BPS	3902
DrugBank	DB00666 Y
ChemSpider	10482014 Y
UNII	1X0094V6JV Y
ChEMBL	CHEMBL1201309 N
ECHA InfoCard	100.212.186
Chemical and physical data
Formula	C66H83N17O13
Molar mass	1321.6344 g/mol
3D model (Jmol)	Interactive image
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InChI InChI=1S/C66H83N17O13/c1-36(2)25-48(58(89)76-47(13-7-23-71-66(68)69)65(96)83-24-8-14-54(83)64(95)73-33-55(67)86)77-60(91)50(28-38-15-18-39-9-3-4-10-40(39)26-38)78-59(90)49(27-37-16-19-43(85)20-17-37)79-63(94)53(34-84)82-61(92)51(29-41-31-72-45-12-6-5-11-44(41)45)80-62(93)52(30-42-32-70-35-74-42)81-57(88)46-21-22-56(87)75-46/h3-6,9-12,15-20,26,31-32,35-36,46-54,72,84-85H,7-8,13-14,21-25,27-30,33-34H2,1-2H3,(H2,67,86)(H,70,74)(H,73,95)(H,75,87)(H,76,89)(H,77,91)(H,78,90)(H,79,94)(H,80,93)(H,81,88)(H,82,92)(H4,68,69,71)/t46-,47-,48-,49-,50+,51-,52-,53-,54-/m0/s1 Y Key:RWHUEXWOYVBUCI-ITQXDASVSA-N Y
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Nafarelin is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH agonist). Its proposed mechanism of action is the desensitization of pituitary GnRH receptors leading to a decrease in gonadotropin release, and ovarian hormone serum concentrations similar to those achieved in postmenopausal women. it decreases pituitary secretion of the gonadotropins luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). Nafarelin may be used in the treatment of estrogen-dependent conditions (such as endometriosis or uterine fibroids), to treat central precocious puberty, or to control ovarian stimulation in in vitro fertilisation (IVF).^[1][2]

Nafarelin acetate is marketed by Searle (now part of Pfizer) under the brand name Synarel. It is delivered via a nasal spray.^[3]

Side effects

Side effects of nafarelin are related to the low estrogen state. Side effects include hot flashes, vaginal dryness, headaches, mood changes, and decreased interest in sex. Some patients may experience acne, muscle pain, reduced breast size, and irritation of the tissue inside the nose. These side effects are reversible and should resolve after stopping the medication.^[4]

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