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Leuprolide
Latest prescription information about Leuprolide. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Leuprolide
Pronunciation : loo-PROL-lide
Therapeutic Classification : miscellaneous endocrine agents
Trade Name(s):
India- Eligard, Leuprofact, Lucrin Dep, Lupride, Progtase. International- Lupron Depot, Eligard, Viadur. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in pregnant women and patients with known hypersensitivity.
When it is to be taken : SC- The recommended dose is 1 mg/day (0.2 ml or 20 unit mark) administered as a single dose. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of sugar, high blood sugar, urinary problems, spinal cord problems, heart disease, stroke, weak bones, osteoporosis, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may decrease certain hormone levels, they may cause severe side effects such as breast size changes, breast soreness or tenderness, testicular changes, irregular periods, decreased sexual ability, hot flashes. If it is so consult with your doctor. * Patient may develop with increased risk of bone weakness, sugar; if you experience with unusual pain or tiredness consult with your doctor. * Monitor blood testosterone levels, prostate-specific antigen (PSA), hemoglobin, blood glucose and bone density regularly while taking this medication. Side Effects : Heart - Heart failure, ECG changes, high blood pressure, murmur, inflammation of blood vessels, fluid accumulation and swelling. Gastrointestinal - Loss of appetite, constipation, nausea and vomiting. Genitourinary - Decreased testicular size, breast enlargement in male, breast tenderness or pain, hot flashes, impotence urine frequency/urgency, blood in urine and urinary tract infection. Blood - Anemia. Musculoskeletal - Bone/muscle pain. Central Nervous System - Dizziness, lightheadedness, general pain, headache and sleep disorders. Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nasal congestion. Skin - Skin inflammation. Miscellaneous - Weakness. * It should not be used in children. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature. Keep away from children. |
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