Product Information: Leuprolide Acetate
A man-made gonadotropin releasing hormone is available as Leuprolide acetate. This drug is given to men who have advance stage of prostate cancer. Leuprolide is not indicated for cancer, but is only used to help lessen the symptoms. The recommended dose of this drug is 1 mg on a daily basis through the subcutaneous injection. To prevent lypodostrophy to develop, injection sites must not only be limited to one site.
In favor of women, this drug is indicated to treat the symptoms of endometriosis or the overgrowth of lining of the uterus or any uterine fibroids. This drug can also be given to children who went through early puberty.
The drug’s side effects include, pain, muscle weakness, numbing sensation, nausea and vomiting, increased growth of facial hairs, breast tenderness, pale and moist skin, and testicular pain and reduced sexual craving for men.
Some of the adverse effects of the drug may also include: joint pains, puffiness or edema, weight changes, difficult and repeated urination, eye problems, pain on the site of injection, weak pulse and confusion. Get immediate care if anaphylactic reactions (urticaria, puffiness of face, tongue, lips or even throat, shortness of breath) happen.
There have been reports that this medication may result to multiple birth defects. Pregnancy has to be ruled out prior to initiating drug treatment. Contraindications for use of the drug include heavy vaginal bleeding, and those women who have an allergic reaction to any GnRH formulations and its ingredients. Notify your physician ifyou have record of bronchial asthma attacks, migraine headaches, heart or kidney problems, bone cancer and inability to urinate.
If you are predisposed (family history, smoker, on steroid medications,etc.) to developing osteoporosis, you must inform your physician concerning this. This drug could cause faintness so it is important for the patient to stay away from driving or operating heavy machineries.
The suggested dose for this drug is normally dependent in weight and age. Drug therapy should stop in children aged between 11-12 to avoid premature puberty. If overdose is suspected call your physician right away or the local poison control center. If you have missed a dose, notify your doctor right away.
This medication should be stored away from light and dampness and in temperatures not exceeding 77 degrees F. Do not allow the product to freeze up in a freezer.
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