About Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection
Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection belongs to the class of ‘anticancer or anti-neoplastic agents’, primarily used to treat prostate cancer in men, breast cancer and endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Prostate cancer is the prostate gland’s cancer (a small gland under the bladder secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm) found only in men. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called oestrogen. Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity. Precocious puberty occurs when a child’s body changes into that of an adult or experiences puberty too soon.
Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection contains Leuprolide that belongs to the class of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the natural male hormone, testosterone in men and oestrogen in women. This process of lowering hormone levels can decrease cancer cell’s growth in prostate cancer in men and shrinks endometriosis and breast cancer in women.
Take Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection include hot flashes, decreased sexual interest, shrinking of the testicles, breast tenderness or swelling, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, upset stomach and injection site pain reaction. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.
To treat your condition effectually continue taking Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection midway. Avoid taking Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection is not recommended for children below two years of age. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, hence drive when you are alert only.
Uses of Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection
Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Endometriosis, Precocious puberty
Medicinal Benefits
Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection contains Leuprolide, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It treats prostate cancer in men, endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. Being an anti-neoplastic or anticancer agent, Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection reduces oestrogen (a hormone required for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics) levels in women, thus helps in shrinking of endometriosis and breast cancer.
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Directions for Use
Injection: Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection.
Storage
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side Effects of Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection
- Weight changes
- Hot flushes
- Muscle weakness
- Bone Pain
- Loss of interest in sexual intercourse
- Inability to have an erection
- Tiredness
- Difficulty sleeping
- Headaches
- Breast tenderness
- Changes in breast size
- Mood swings
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting (feeling sick)
- Acne
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Spotting
- Injection site reactions (skin hardening, redness, pain, abscesses, swelling, nodules, ulcers and skin damage)
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Hence, Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection, make sure to use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy during the course. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Use the Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection with caution in elderly patients and children. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection is not recommended for children younger than two years of age. Your symptoms may become temporarily worse when you first start taking Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this continues for longer than 2 months. If you have a seizure or unusual changes in mood or behaviour, inform your doctor immediately. Before starting Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, recent heart attack, depression, brain tumours, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, fits, weak bones and high cholesterol levels. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) and may affect heart rhythm, hence heart patients should be cautious while taking Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection. Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection can make you feel dizzy and affects your mental ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection may interact with heart rhythm problems treating drugs (quinidine, procainamide, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone) and prednisone antibiotics (moxifloxacin), opioid pain killers (methadone) and antipsychotics (citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, paroxetine, sertraline).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Lupride Depot 11.25 mg Injection should be used with caution in cases of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, recent heart attack, depression, brain tumours, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, fits, weak bones and high cholesterol levels.
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