What kind of medicine is this that costs more than 5,000 yuan for an injection of prostate cancer

A single injection for prostate cancer costs more than 5,000 yuan, and it is not possible to directly identify what kind of drug it is. The price varies depending on the region and drug manufacturer.

For prostate cancer patients, drugs that are usually injected once a month are commonly luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analogs and bisphosphonates. The mechanism of action of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analogs is mainly through blocking the hypothalamus-pituitary-testis axis, thereby effectively inhibiting the synthesis of androgens by the testicles. Therefore, this drug treatment method is also called medical castration.

Since most prostate cancers may be caused by rapid growth under the dependence of androgens, after drug castration treatment, the synthesis of androgens is significantly restricted, which can inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells and achieve anti-tumor effects. As for bisphosphonates, this type of drug has two types: oral preparations and injections. The time of taking oral drugs generally varies from person to person, while injections are generally used once a month. This type of drug can not only inhibit tumor growth, but also help reduce complications of metastatic prostate cancer. It is necessary to follow the safe use of drugs under the guidance of clinical physicians.

There are many types of prostate cancer pathology, including adenocarcinoma (acinar adenocarcinoma), squamous cell carcinoma, ductal adenocarcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, urothelial carcinoma, etc. It is crucial to clarify the pathological type in choosing treatment plans and medications.