LUPRODEX 22.5MG INJECTION
Rs.17850for 1 vial(s) (1 injection each)
food interaction for LUPRODEX injection
alcohol interaction for LUPRODEX injection
pregnancy interaction for LUPRODEX injection
lactation interaction for LUPRODEX injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Luprodex 22.5mg injection at a fixed time.
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Luprodex 22.5mg injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
SALT INFORMATION FOR LUPRODEX 22.5mg injection
Leuprorelin(22.5mg)
Luprodex injection uses
Luprodex 22.5mg injection is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and precocious puberty (premature puberty).
It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery.
It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery.
How luprodex injection works
Luprodex 22.5mg injection is a hormone similar to the one produced by a hypothalmus gland in the brain. It works by decreasing the levels of testosterone and estrogen.
Common side effects of luprodex injection
Decreased libido, Testicular atrophy, Increased sweating, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Erectile dysfunction, Bone pain, Hot flashes, Injection site reaction.
COMMON DOSAGE FOR LUPRODEX 22.5MG INJECTION
Patients taking LUPRODEX 22.5MG INJECTION
- 60%Once A Month
- 40%Once A Day
SUBSTITUTES FOR LUPRODEX injection
1 Substitutes
1 Substitutes
Sorted By
- LEUPROSTA DEPOT 22.5MG INJECTION(1 ML injection in vial)Alkem Laboratories LtdRs. 19980/ML of injection
Rs. 19980pay 12% more per ML of injection
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Expert advice FOR LUPRODEX injection
- Contact your doctor immediately, if you experience any allergic reactions.
- Avoid taking leuprorelin, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Do not take leuprorelin, if you have urinary obstruction, spinal cord compression, history of pituitary gland tumors or osteoporosis.
- Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic and being treated with leuprorelin as, there may be an increase in blood sugar levels.
- The increase in testosterone that occurs during the first weeks of therapy can cause an increase in urinary symptoms or pain.
Frequently asked questions FOR LUPRODEX 22.5mg injection
Leuprorelin
Q. What is Leuprorelin used for?
Leuprorelin is used in the treatment of advanced and/or metastatic prostate cancer. It is also used to treat central precocious puberty (condition causing children to enter puberty too soon resulting in faster than normal bone growth and development of sexual characteristics), endometriosis (a condition in which the endometrium lines the uterus grows excessively and causes pain, heavy or irregular [periods], and other symptoms), anemia (lower than normal red blood cells count) due to uterine fibroids (noncancerous growth in the uterus). Leuprorelin may be used for infertility, breast cancer and before intra-uterine surgery
Q. What is leuprorelin acetate?
Leuprorelin belongs to a class of medicines called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists
Q. Can I take ibuprofen/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ Benadryl (anti-cough preparation) with Lupron/leuprorelin?
There are no known drug interactions of leuprorelin with ibuprofen/ Tylenol (paracetamol)/ Benadryl.
