Leuprolide (intradermal route, intramuscular route, subcutaneous route)

Camcevi, Eligard, Lupron, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-Ped, Viadur

Leuprolide injection is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that is similar to a natural hormone that is produced in the brain. It is used to treat a number of medical problems including: Lupron Depot® 11.25 mgis used in combination with norethindrone acetate to initially relieve and manage the reoccurrence of the painful symptoms of endometriosis. It is also used together with iron to treat bleeding in patients with anemia caused by uterine leiomyomas before a surgical procedure. It is given to females who need 3 months of hormonal suppression. When given regularly to males, leuprolide decreases testosterone levels. Reducing the amount of testosterone in the body helps treat cancer of the prostate. When given regularly to females, leuprolide decreases estrogen levels. Reducing the amount of estrogen in the body helps treat endometriosis. Leuprolide will also shrink tumors in the uterus, which decreases vaginal bleeding and helps prevent anemia. When given regularly to males and females who have early puberty, leuprolide slows the development of the genital area for both sexes. Leuprolide will also slow breast development in females. This medicine will delay puberty only as long as the child continues to receive it. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms:

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness ofleuprolide pediatric injectionin children. However, use is not recommended in children younger than 2 years of age.Leuprolide pediatric injectionwill stop having an effect for central precocious puberty soon after the child stops using it, and puberty will advance normally. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects ofCamcevi™, Eligard®, Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Lupron Depot®-3 month, Lupron Depot®-4 month, Lupron Depot®-6 month, or Lupron Depot® 11.25 mgin the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness ofCamcevi™, Eligard®, Lupron®, Lupron Depot®, Lupron Depot®-3 month, Lupron Depot®-4 month, or Lupron Depot®-6 monthin the elderly. Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects ofLupron Depot® 11.25 mghave not been performed in the geriatric population. This medicine is not indicated for use in elderly female patients. No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects ofFensolvi® or Lupron Depot-Ped®in the elderly. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: