Leuprolide
Information about Leuprolide
Leuprolide Uses
Leuprolide is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and precocious puberty. 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 libido4, Testicular atrophy, Increased sweating, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Erectile dysfunction, Bone pain, Hot flashes, Injection site reaction
Available Medicine for Leuprolide
LuprodexBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹2472 to ₹137455 variant(s)
LuprideSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹262 to ₹318006 variant(s)
LuprorinIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹172 to ₹23513 variant(s)
Luprodex 3MBharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
₹80371 variant(s)
EligardEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8650 to ₹363574 variant(s)
LuprolideLupin Ltd
₹32631 variant(s)
EurolideSamarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
₹304 to ₹17723 variant(s)
LeupoIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹10167 to ₹168932 variant(s)
LuprotasIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹8937 to ₹168932 variant(s)
LeuprogonLG Lifesciences
₹38201 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.