Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection

This injection is primarily used to treat hormone-based tumours like in advanced prostate cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma, certain kinds of leukaemia, uterine fibroids, and endometriosis. It is a manufactured version of a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone. It is also known as leuprolide.

Apart from these, it is also used to treat the early onset of puberty. Prolonged usage leads to a substantial decline of testosterone in male and a decrease in estradiol in females. It is also used to avoid premature ovulation in in-vitro fertilization processes.

This drug is also used to delay puberty in transgender boys and girls until they are old enough to start hormone-replacement therapy. It has also been used on an experimental basis to reduce sexual urges in paedophiles and other kinds of paraphilias.

• Prostate Cancer

• Endometriosis

• Uterine Fibroids

• Precocious Puberty

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Vaginal Bleeding

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Photosensitivity

• Muscle Pain

• Joint Pain

• Hypotension

• Peripheral Neuropathy

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Gonadoreg 3.75mg Injection

  Jagsonpal Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Leufol 3.75mg Injection

  Vhb Life Sciences Inc

• Luprolide 3.75mg Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Nadogon 3.75Mg Injection

  Life Medicare & Biotech Pvt Ltd

• Lugonist Depot 3.75mg Injection

  Zydus Cadila

• Eurolide 3.75Mg Depot Injection

  Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

• Leuprogon Injection

  LG Lifesciences

• Corlide Depot 3.75mg Injection

  Chandra Bhagat Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Lucrin Depot 3.75Mg Injection

  Abbott India Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this injection, please consult your doctor.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  In case of overdose, consult your doctor.

This medicine belongs to the class of GnRH i.e. gonadotropin hormone receptor agonist. Its administration results in inhibiting the secretion of follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones (FSH & LH), which leads to decrease in the testosterone and estrogen level in blood.

• Ques : What is Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection?

  Ans : This medication is a synthetic version of a hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection before I see improvement in my condition?

  Ans : This medication is to be taken till the time you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : At what frequency do I need to use Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection?

  Ans : This medication should be taken in the dosage as prescribed by the doctor.

• Ques : Should I use Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection empty stomach, before food or after food?

  Ans : This medication should be taken after food in a prescribed dosage.

• Ques : What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Luprodex Depot 3.75Mg Injection?

  Ans : This medication should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.

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  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/leuprorelin

• Leuprolide- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2017 [Cited 4 December 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00007

• Prostap 3 DCS 11.25 mg Powder and Solvent for Prolonged-release Suspension for Injection in Pre-filled syringe- EMC [Internet] medicines.org.uk. 2019 [Cited 4 December 2019]. Available from:

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