Bdsure 11.25mg Injection
Active ingredient: Leuprolide acetate
Class of medicines: Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonists
Uses:
- Prostate cancer in men
- Hormone-responsive breast cancer in perimenopausal women
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids in women
- Central precocious puberty in children
Contraindications:
- Do not use if allergic to Bdsure 11.25mg or its ingredients
- Not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women
- Avoid use in patients with liver or kidney impairment
- Do not use if there is undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding
Before starting treatment:
- Inform your doctor about all medical conditions, including diabetes, seizures, heart problems, depression, or osteoporosis
- Use non-hormonal contraceptives while taking Bdsure 11.25mg if you are a woman of childbearing age
- Report any progressive brain tumor in children
Administration:
- Administered by a healthcare professional in the arm, thigh, or abdomen
- Dosage and frequency determined by the physician
- Do not self-administer
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to use
- Breastfeeding: contraindicated
- Lungs: use with caution in patients with lung problems
- Liver: use with caution in patients with liver impairment
- Alcohol: avoid alcohol consumption during treatment
- Driving: avoid driving if experiencing drowsiness, visual disturbances, or dizziness
Side effects:
- Serious: severe rash, itching, shortness or difficulty of breath, cough with blood, pulmonary embolism, severe headache
- Common: altered blood sugar and cholesterol levels, injection site reactions, loss of appetite, abnormal liver function, swelling in ankle or hand, difficulty sleeping, headache, mood swings, depression, weight changes, nausea, vomiting, vaginal dryness, bleeding, loss of interest in sexual intercourse, hot flushes, bone pain, muscle weakness, breast tenderness
FAQ:
How does Bdsure 11.25mg work? Bdsure 11.25mg decreases testosterone or estrogen production, depending on the treated condition. This helps to slow the growth of cancer cells, reduce the size of uterine fibroids, and alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis and early onset of puberty.
Who should not use Bdsure 11.25mg? Bdsure 11.25mg should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women, people who are allergic to the medication, or people with a history of osteoporosis or bone fractures. It should also be used cautiously in people with a past of depression or mental illness.
What should I do if I miss a dose of Bdsure 11.25mg? If you miss a dose of Bdsure 11.25mg, contact your healthcare provider as soon as possible to schedule the missed dose. Do not double up on doses to make up for a missed one.
Can Bdsure 11.25mg cause weight gain? Weight gain is not a common side effect of Bdsure 11.25mg, but it may occur in some people.
How does Bdsure 11.25mg help with endometriosis? Bdsure 11.25mg reduces estrogen production and helps relieve endometriosis symptoms by inhibiting tissue growth outside the uterus.
Fact box:
- Molecule name: Leuprolide acetate
- Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics
- Pharmacological class: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonists
- Indication: Prostate cancer, hormone-responsive breast cancer, endometriosis, central precocious puberty