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Leuprolide - injection

(lew-pro-lide)

common brand names: Lupron

Leuprolide Acetate Usage: this drug is synthetic hormone. When It's used, body stops producing testosterone hormones in males & estrogen hormones in females. When drug is stopped, hormone levels return to normal. Leuprolide is used in treatment of prostate cancer in men, early puberty in children, & anemia (due to uterine fibroid tumors) at women.

Leuprolide Acetate canbe used also for: this medication may also be used for ovarian or breast cancer in women.

How to use Leuprolide Acetate: this medication is given as an injection under skin (SC). do not stop using it without your doctor's permission.

Leuprolide Acetate side effects: Adults - this med can cause nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats, bone pain, swelling of feet and ankles, headache, or difficulty urinating the first few days as you're body adjusts to medication. Notify you're healthcare professional if these symptoms continue or become bothersome. this medication can cause reduced sexual desire. Notify your pharmacist if you develop any of the following while using this drug: rapid heartbeat, chest pain, breathing difficulties, fever, chills, painful urination, testicular or prostate pain (men), persistent irritation at injection site. Tell youre pharmacist immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: severe headache, vision changes, severe drowsiness, unusual or one-sided weakness. kid - this tablet may cause general pain, acne, irritation at injection site, vaginal inflammation or discharge (females). the medication may sometimes cause swelling of hands or feet, weight gain, headache, nervousness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, gingivitis, or trouble swallowing. Notify your doctor if these symptoms continue or become bothersome. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact some your doctor or pharmacist.

Leuprolide Acetate Precautions: Tell your pharmacist if you have: osteoporosis or other bone disease, allergies. Leuprolide should not be used during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform you're doctor immediately. Use reliable, non-hormonal birth control while using this medication. It's not known if leuprolide is excreted into breast milk. manufacturer of leuprolide says breast-feeding should not be undertaken while using it drug. Because this drug can affect the production of sperm in men, reliable form about birth control is recommended while using this medication.

Leuprolide Acetate medication interactions: Tell your physician of any over-the-counter or prescription pill you may take including: phenytoin, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone). don't start or stop any medicine with-out pharmacist or healthcare professional approval.

Leuprolide Acetate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Leuprolide Acetate special notes: this medication must be used under close medical supervision. Discuss risks & benefits about this therapy with some your pharmacist.

If you missed Leuprolide Acetate dose: If you miss dose, use it as soon as remembered. If you do not remember until next day, skip the missed dose and resume you're usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' doses.

Leuprolide Acetate Storage: Refer to manufacturer-specific storage information that comes with it product, and consult your pharmacist.

Medical alert: your condition can cause complications in medical emergency.

Active Ingredients : Leuprolide