Leuprolide 11.25mg Injection for Hormone Therapy

Active ingredient: leuprolide acetate.

Class: Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonists.

Uses:

• Prostate cancer in men.
• Hormone-responsive breast cancer in perimenopausal women.
• Endometriosis (tissue that usually lines the interior of the uterus grows outside of it) in women.
• Uterine fibroids (noncancerous growths of the uterus) in women.
• Central precocious puberty (a child’s body begins to change into an adult too soon caused by a release of certain hormones).

Contraindications:

• Do not use if you are allergic to leuprolide acetate or any other ingredients.
• Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
• Do not use if you have undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding.
• Do not use if you have liver or kidney impairment.
• Not recommended for breastfeeding women.

Before use:

• Inform your physician about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, vaccines, and herbal products.
• Inform your doctor if you have underlying medical conditions such as diabetes, seizures, heart problems with chest pain, irregular heartbeats, depression, or osteoporosis.

Interaction with other drugs:

• Certain medications such as Quinidine, Procainamide, Amiodarone, Sotalol, painkillers, and antibiotics may interact with the effects of Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Storage:

• Keep 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.

Administration:

• Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection is usually administered in the arm, thigh, or abdomen.
• If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer.
• Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Safety advices:

• Pregnancy: it is unsafe to use Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection because it is contraindicated in pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding: Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection is contraindicated in breastfeeding women.
• Lungs: inform your doctor if you experience any pulmonary embolism, shortness or difficulty of breath, or other underlying lung conditions.
• Liver: Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection should be used cautiously in patients with liver impairment.
• Alcohol: consuming alcohol during the Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection treatment may increase the risk of thinning bones (osteoporosis).
• Driving: Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection can cause 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.

Word of advice:

• During the treatment of breast cancer, regular checkup of every three months during the treatment with the combinations of an aromatase inhibitor.
• Do not receive Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection if you experience any abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• Consult your doctor immediately if you or your child is suffering from a headache even after treating it with pain killer, vision problems, buzzing, or ringing in the ear.
• If you have diabetes, ask your doctor to monitor your glucose and blood sugar levels regularly.

FAQs:

1. How does Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection work? Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection 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.

2. Who should not use Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection? Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection 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.

3. What should I do if I miss a dose of Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection? If you miss a dose of Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection, 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.

4. Can Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection cause weight gain? Weight gain is not a common side effect of Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection, but it may occur in some people.

5. How does Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection help with endometriosis? Endometriosis is a condition where the tissue that lines the uterus grows outside of it, which can cause pain and other symptoms. Leuprosun 11.25mg Injection decreases estrogen production, contributing to endometriosis tissue growth. By reducing estrogen levels, it can help alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis.

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