Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Salt Composition
Leuprolide (11.25mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection is used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and central precocious puberty.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of the uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), uterine fibroids and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Lupride Depot 11.25mg 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.
How it works
Lupride Depot 11.25mg 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..Lupride Depot 11.25mg 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.
Quick Tips
Lupride Depot 11.25mg Injection helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. It may also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids. It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle. It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you. It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment. Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby. Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.
