Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3224

USA Brand Name

Lupron, Eligard

Strength

11.25mg

Generic Name

Leuprolide Acetate

Manufacturer

Abbott

## Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide)

## What Is The Generic Name For Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection:

Leuprolide Acetate is the generic version for Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Lupron

Eligard

## About Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide)

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Leuprolide, which is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and precocious puberty. This medicine is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery. It is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Abbott is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Leuprolide, which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Prostate cancer

Endometriosis

Uterine fibroids

Precocious puberty

## How Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide) Works:

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Leuprolide is a hormone similar to the one produced by a hypothalmus gland in the brain which works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males.

## Before You Use Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Leuprolide

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must know about your medical history (about your Surgeries, all diseases, pre- existing disease & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

You should not take Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding

Have urinary obstruction, spinal cord compression

Have history of pituitary gland tumors or osteoporosis

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Kidney/ Liver disease

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Leuprolide, which is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and precocious puberty. It is available in various strengths and substitutes & must be given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take this medicine regularly by time for better results.

## How Much Of The Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide) to Be Used:

As Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer time than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

You are always advised to take Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in smaller or larger amount or for longer than advised by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek emergency medical attention or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated immediately by the doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the medicine should be taken by the patient as soon as possible. It is strictly advisable to skip the missed dosage of the medicine if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not take double dosage of the medicine to make up for the missed dosage. Since Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Lucrin Depot 11.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Decreased libido

Testicular atrophy

Increased sweating

Fatigue

Muscle weakness

Erectile dysfunction

Bone pain

Hot flashes

Injection site reaction

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection. This can produce some unwanted effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always tell your doctor if you are taking other medication or Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Amiodarone

Anagrelide

Bedaquiline

Bepridil

Citalopram

Quinidine

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Cardiovascular disease

Osteoporosis

Pituitary gland tumors

Spinal cord compression

Urinary obstruction

## Warning And Precaution:

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver Diseases

You must regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic and being treated with this medicine as, there may be an increase in blood sugar levels

You must always consult your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of these conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

It is not recommended for use in children & adolescents

You must always read the information accurately written on the leaflet of medicine

You must always consult your doctor if you have any doubt related to dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine for shorter or longer period than prescribed by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Lucrin Depot 11.25 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact & not damaged while storing.