Leuprolide
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Eligard?;Lupron Depot-Ped?;Lupron Depot?
Brand Names: Canada:
Eligard?;Lupron?;Lupron? Depot?
Uses
- It is used to treat endometriosis.
- It is used to treat anemia caused by fibroids of the uterus.
- It is used to treat prostate cancer.
- It is used to delay puberty in children who are maturing too early.
- It is used to treat breast cancer.
- Leuprolide slows prostate cancer growth by lowering testosterone levels.
- It lowers estrogen levels in women.
- It lowers testosterone levels in men.
Dosing
How to take
- It is given as a shot into the fatty part of the skin or a muscle.
- Your doctor may teach you how to give the shot.
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Throw away needles in a needle/sharp disposal box and take the box back to your doctor when it is full.
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