Lupride Depot 3.75mg Injection (Leuprolide 3.75mg)

Medical Description

Lupride 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 uterine 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 Lupride Depot Powder For Injection, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Uses of Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

Lupride 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 Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

If you are allergic to Leuprorelin or any other ingredients of Lupride 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 Lupride 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)

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
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 Lupride 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.

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Mode of Action of Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

How Does It Work?
Leuprorelin in Lupride Depot Powder For Injection works by lowering the levels of testosterone (in men) and estrogen (in women) in the body.

Directions for Use of Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

Lupride 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 Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

Interactions with other medicines
Some medicines can affect the way Lupride 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, q…

Storage and disposal of Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

Store Lupride Depot Powder For Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dosage of Lupride Depot 3.75 MG

Overdose
Lupride Depot Powder For Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any other symptoms right after taking this injection, seek urgent medical help.
Missed a Dose
You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse as to when Lupride Depot Powder For Injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.