Eligard 30mg Injection: Hormone Therapy Solution

Eligard 30mg Injection

Active ingredient: Leuprolide acetate

Therapeutic class: Antineoplastics

Pharmacological class: Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonists

Uses:

• Prostate cancer
• Hormone-responsive breast cancer in perimenopausal women
• Endometriosis
• Central precocious puberty

Contraindications:

• Do not use if you are allergic to Eligard 30mg or its ingredients, including Goserelin and Triptorlin.
• Inform your physician if you have a liver or kidney impairment.
• Do not take if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
• Not recommended for patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• Consult your doctor if you have undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding.

Safety advice:

• Pregnancy: it is unsafe to use Eligard 30mg injection because it is contraindicated in pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding: Eligard 30mg injection is contraindicated in breastfeeding women.
• Lungs: it is unknown whether Eligard 30mg is safe for patients with lung problems.
• Liver: Eligard 30mg should be used cautiously in patients with liver impairment.
• Alcohol: consuming alcohol during the Eligard 30mg injection treatment may increase the risk of thinning bones (osteoporosis).
• Driving: Eligard 30mg Injection can cause drowsiness, visual disturbances, or dizziness. Avoid driving if you are unwell.

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 the 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.

FAQs:

• Q 1. How does Eligard 30mg work? Eligard 30mg 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.
• Q 2. Who should not use Eligard 30mg? Eligard 30mg 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.
• Q 3. What should I do if I miss a dose of Eligard 30mg? If you miss a dose of Eligard 30mg, 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.
• Q 4. Can Eligard 30mg cause weight gain? Weight gain is not a common side effect of Eligard 30mg, but it may occur in some people.

Storage:

• Keep Eligard 30mg out of sight and reach of children.
• Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light.
• Store below 25°C.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.

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