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Lupride is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Lupride also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lupride depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lupride are Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. Such side effects of Lupride normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Lupride's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lupride's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lupride can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lupride in conditions like Allergy.
Additionally, Lupride may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lupride is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lupride 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
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Is the use of Lupride safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Lupride for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Lupride safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Lupride for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lupride on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Lupride on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Lupride will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Lupride on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Lupride on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Lupride will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Lupride on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lupride on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Lupride 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 Lupride unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lupride habit forming or addictive?
Lupride is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lupride. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Lupride should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lupride is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lupride
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lupride and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupride
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lupride with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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