Luprodex Depot 3.75mg Injection

Short Description

Luprodex Depot 3.75mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and central precocious puberty.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Luprodex Depot 3.75mg 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.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Luprodex Depot 3.75mg 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 Depot 3.75mg 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.

Luprodex Depot 3.75mg 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.