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Luprodex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Luprodex have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Luprodex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Luprodex also has some side effects, the most common being Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. Normally, these side effects of Luprodex are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Luprodex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Luprodex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Luprodex related warnings section.
Luprodex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Luprodex in conditions like Allergy.
Drug interactions for Luprodex have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Luprodex is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Luprodex 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 Luprodex safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Luprodex on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Luprodex safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Luprodex for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Luprodex on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Luprodex on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Luprodex will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Luprodex on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Luprodex on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Luprodex on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Luprodex on the heart, information on safety of Luprodex for the heart is unavailable.
Luprodex 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 Luprodex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Luprodex habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Luprodex has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Luprodex as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Luprodex is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Luprodex for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Luprodex
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Luprodex together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Luprodex
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Luprodex with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Leuprolide Injection. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Highlights of Prescribing Information [Internet]: ELIGARD® (leuprolide acetate for injectable suspension) . Initial U.S. Approval: 2002
smpc [Internet]: leuprorelin acetate. Takeda UK Ltd