Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection

Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide)

What Is The Generic Name For Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection:

Leuprolide is the generic version for Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Luprodex

About Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide)

Luprodex 22.25 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:

Bharat Serums and Vaccines Limited is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

Strength:

Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Prostate cancer

• Endometriosis

• Uterine fibroids 

• Precocious puberty

How Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide) Works:

Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  

• You should avoid driving

• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

You should not take Luprodex 22.25 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:

Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide) to Be Used:

As Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer time than recommended by doctor.

How To Take The Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection (Leuprolide):

You are always advised to take Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 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:

Luprodex 22.25 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:

Luprodex 22.25 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 Luprodex 22.25 Mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact & not damaged while storing.