Leuprosta

No, Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection is not a chemotherapy medicine. Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection is a synthetic hormone analogue medicine which is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions in men and women.

Yes, the periods tend to stop while taking Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection injections as this medicine alters the reproductive hormones in females. Sometimes, there can be vaginal bleeding in few cases. If this occurs, please contact your doctor to get yourself assessed and follow the direction of your doctor.

Yes, Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection is a hormonal medicine which alters the reproductive hormones when given in females. This medication is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant because this can harm the fetus in the womb. Using this medicine during pregnancy may also lead to abortion of the baby. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant before starting this medication.

Yes, there are chances of Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection affecting your bones. Using Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection may cause a decrease in bone mineral density and make the bones weaker. In women, bone density should be assessed before starting the treatment. Special care and monitoring should be done in women with increased risk of osteoporosis. If at all needed, additional medicines may be given to prevent the development of osteoporosis in patients with decreased bone mineral density.

Yes, Leuprosta Depot 22.5mg Injection may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, worsening the blood glucose control in patients with diabetes. It can even increase the risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, you must monitor the blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from time to time to keep a track of the glucose control and inform your doctor in case you develop any problem. Diabetic patients when prescribed this medication should monitor the sugar levels more frequently while taking this treatment.