Luprodex Depot 3.75mg Dry Vial Of 1 Powder For Injection
Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG Description
Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection contains Leuprorelin (also called leuprolide) as its active ingredient. It is used to treat prostate cancer in men. In women, it is used for the treatment of uteri
ne fibroids and endometriosis (a condition that causes symptoms like painful periods, excessive bleeding, pain while passing urine, etc). It is also used to treat very early puberty in children. This medicine will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting. Before using Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹3018.11 |
You Save | ₹335.34 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Leuprorelin(3.75 Mg) |
Uses | To treat prostate cancer in men, uterine fibroids and endometriosis in women and early puberty in children |
Side effects | Injection site reactions, headache, nausea, fatigue, weight changes, hot flushes |
Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
- Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection is used in men for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- It is also used in women to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis (causing symptoms such as menstrual cramps, excessive bleeding, pain while urinating, etc).
- This medicine is also used in children to treat early puberty.
Contraindications of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
- If you are allergic to Leuprorelin or any other ingredients of Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection.
- If you experience abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, which the doctor is unaware of.
- If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.
Side effects of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
- Injection site reactions such as pain, redness, swelling
- Tiredness
- Sweating
- Hot flashes
- Weight gain or loss
- Loss of appetite
- Altered mood
- Joint or bone pain
- Headache
- Nausea
- Muscle weakness
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Low sex drive
- Blurred vision, dizziness (uncommon)
Precautions and Warnings of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have diabetes.
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
- You have or are at an increased risk of having a bone condition called osteoporosis.
- You consume alcohol regularly.
- You suffer from any mental health problems.
- You continue to have your periods after starting Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection.
- You notice severe or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- You or your partner need to use proper birth control measures (non-hormonal contraception) while on treatment.
Mode of Action of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
- Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection will be given to you in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Interactions of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems (like quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), medicines to treat your mental health problems (like clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine) and antibiotics (like moxifloxacin)....
Storage and disposal of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
- Store Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Luprodex Depot 3.75 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection?
- Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection is used in men for the treatment of prostate cancer.
- It is also used in women to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis (causing symptoms such as menstrual cramps, excessive bleeding, pain while urinating, etc).
- This medicine is also used in children to treat early puberty.
Q: What should be discussed with my healthcare professional before I start the treatment with Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection?
- Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
- Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney disease or have fits.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
- Luprodex Depot Powder For Injection may interact with other medicines, hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also, inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine....
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