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Leuprolide is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Leuprolide have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Leuprolide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Leuprolide is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Leuprolide is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Leuprolide safe for pregnant women?
Leuprolide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Leuprolide without medical advice.
Is the use of Leuprolide safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Leuprolide. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Leuprolide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Liver?
Leuprolide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Leuprolide on the Heart?
Leuprolide can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Leuprolide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Leuprolide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leuprolide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Leuprolide is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Leuprolide as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Leuprolide only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Leuprolide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leuprolide
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Leuprolide and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leuprolide
Taking Leuprolide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lupron (leuprolide acetate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 243
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 761-763