Materna Depot 3.75mg 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 Materna Depot 3.75mg or its ingredients.
- Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- Do not use if you are breastfeeding.
- Do not use if you have a history of osteoporosis or bone fractures.
- Consult your doctor if you have liver or kidney impairment.
- Inform your doctor if you have undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, seizures, heart problems, depression, or other underlying medical conditions.
Administration:
- Administered by a healthcare professional in the arm, thigh, or abdomen.
- Dosage and administration frequency determined by physician.
Safety advice:
- Pregnancy: unsafe to use.
- Breastfeeding: contraindicated.
- Lungs: use cautiously in patients with lung problems.
- Liver: use cautiously in patients with liver impairment.
- Alcohol: caution advised due to potential risk of osteoporosis.
- Driving: avoid driving if 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.
FAQ:
How does Materna Depot 3.75mg work? Materna Depot 3.75mg 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 Materna Depot 3.75mg? Materna Depot 3.75mg 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 Materna Depot 3.75mg? If you miss a dose of Materna Depot 3.75mg, 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 Materna Depot 3.75mg cause weight gain? Weight gain is not a common side effect of Materna Depot 3.75mg, but it may occur in some people.
How does Materna Depot 3.75mg help with endometriosis? Materna Depot 3.75mg reduces estrogen production and helps relieve endometriosis symptoms by inhibiting tissue growth outside the uterus.
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.