Medications and Drugs

GENERIC NAME: LEUPROLIDE LONG-ACTING INJECTION (LEW-pro-lide)

BRAND NAME(S): Lupron Depot

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USES: Leuprolide has various uses, among them are: treatment for prostate cancer, early puberty in children and for problems of the uterus in women.

OTHER USES: This drug may also be used for breast or ovarian cancer.

HOW TO USE: This medication is injected into a muscle (I.M.) and must be used under close medical supervision. This long acting form of leuprolide is called a depot. It is slowly released into the bloodstream and is given at various intervals. The dosing frequency depends on which product was prescribed by your doctor. If you are directed to inject this drug yourself, make sure you know exactly how to use this and how often. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are uncertain or have any questions. Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's permission.

SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause nausea, vomiting, hot flashes, night sweats; bone, joint or muscle pain; swelling of hands, feet or ankles; headache; vaginal dryness, inflammation or discharge; reduced sexual desire, mental/mood changes, dizziness, drowsiness, weight gain, inflamed gums, trouble swallowing, persistent pain at injection site, acne or difficulty urinating. Notify your doctor promptly if these symptoms persist or worsen. Notify your doctor promptly if you develop any of the following symptoms: rapid heartbeat, chest pain, fever, unusual weakness, testicular or prostate pain (men), vaginal bleeding (women). Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: severe headache, vision changes, severe drowsiness, unusual or one-sided weakness, trouble breathing. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, breathing trouble. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.