Leuprolide (22.5mg)
Luprodex 22.5mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Decreased libido, increased sweating, fatigue, muscle weakness, and hot flashes are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Luprodex
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Luprodex 22.5mg Injection reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Luprodex 22.5mg Injection also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Luprodex 22.5mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Luprodex 22.5mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Information regarding the use of Luprodex 22.5mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Luprodex 22.5mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances whilst being treated with Luprodex 22.5mg Injection.
There is limited information available on the use of Luprodex 22.5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Luprodex 22.5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
No, Luprodex 22.5mg Injection is not a chemotherapy medicine. Luprodex 22.5mg Injection is a synthetic hormone analogue medicine which is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions in men and women.
Yes, the periods tend to stop while taking Luprodex 22.5mg Injection injections as this medicine alters the reproductive hormones in females. Sometimes, there can be vaginal bleeding in few cases. If this occurs, please contact your doctor to get yourself assessed and follow the direction of your doctor.
Yes, Luprodex 22.5mg Injection is a hormonal medicine which alters the reproductive hormones when given in females. This medication is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant because this can harm the fetus in the womb. Using this medicine during pregnancy may also lead to abortion of the baby. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant before starting this medication.
Yes, there are chances of Luprodex 22.5mg Injection affecting your bones. Using Luprodex 22.5mg Injection may cause a decrease in bone mineral density and make the bones weaker. In women, bone density should be assessed before starting the treatment. Special care and monitoring should be done in women with increased risk of osteoporosis. If at all needed, additional medicines may be given to prevent the development of osteoporosis in patients with decreased bone mineral density.
Yes, Luprodex 22.5mg Injection may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, worsening the blood glucose control in patients with diabetes. It can even increase the risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, you must monitor the blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from time to time to keep a track of the glucose control and inform your doctor in case you develop any problem. Diabetic patients when prescribed this medication should monitor the sugar levels more frequently while taking this treatment.
