Review the side-effects of Leuprolide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
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Central Nervous System - Dizziness, lightheadedness, general pain, headache, convulsions and sleep disorders.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nasal congestion.
Skin - Skin inflammation.
Miscellaneous - Weakness.
Avoid excess dosage.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
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Central Nervous System - Dizziness, lightheadedness, general pain, headache, convulsions and sleep disorders.
Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing and nasal congestion.
Skin - Skin inflammation.
Miscellaneous - Weakness.
Other Precautions :
It should not be used in children.Avoid excess dosage.
Drug Name : Leuprolide
Leuprolide(Lupron Depot) generic is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist (hormonal chemotherapy), prescribed for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and central precocious puberty. It decreases levels of certain hormones in the body.Brand Names or Trade Names of Leuprolide
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