Leuprolide
Information about Leuprolide
Leuprolide Uses
Leuprolide is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, Uterine fibroids, precocious puberty and female infertility. It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery.
How Leuprolide works
Leuprolide reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Leuprolide also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.
Common side effects of Leuprolide
Decreased libido, Testicular atrophy, Increased sweating, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Erectile dysfunction, Bone pain, Hot flashes, Injection site reaction
Available Medicine for Leuprolide
LuprodexBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹3353 to ₹186475 variant(s)
LuprideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹262 to ₹332506 variant(s)
LuprorinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹172 to ₹28193 variant(s)
Luprodex 3MBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹104091 variant(s)
EligardEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8650 to ₹399565 variant(s)
EurolideSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹304 to ₹92834 variant(s)
LeupoIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹9283 to ₹170622 variant(s)
LuprotasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹9283 to ₹170622 variant(s)
LeuprostaAlkem Laboratories Ltd
₹9283 to ₹170623 variant(s)
GlerelinGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹149121 variant(s)
Expert advice for Leuprolide
- Leuprolide helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
- It may also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
- It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
- It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.
- Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.
- Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.