Lupron® Depot 3.75 mg
| Volume: 3.75 mg |
| Medication Forms: Vial |
What is:
| Branded as Lupron® by TAP a joint venture of Abbott and Takeda, as Lucrin® and Procrin® by Abbott, and as Enantone® by Takeda. Leuproreline/Leuprolide is a synthetic hormone. When it is used, the body stops producing testosterone hormones in males and estrogen hormones in females. When the medication is stopped, hormone levels return to normal. Leuproreline/Leuprolide is used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men, early puberty in children, and anemia (due to uterine fibroid tumors)in women. |
Side effect:
This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats; bone, joint or muscle pain; swelling of hands, feet or ankles; headache; vaginal dryness, inflammation or discharge; reduced sexual desire, mental/mood changes, dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, inflamed gums, trouble swallowing, persistent pain at injection site, acne or difficulty urinating. Notify your doctor promptly if these symptoms persist or worsen. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any of the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, chest pain, fever, unusual weakness, testicular or prostate pain (men), vaginal bleeding (women). In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.
Storage:
Store vial and ampule of diluent at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). After mixing, discard any unused solution. Do not freeze.