Leupxl Depot 22.5mg Injection

Leupxl Depot 22.5mg injection contains the active ingredient leuprolide acetate. It is a Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist. This injection is used to treat prostate cancer in men, hormone-responsive breast cancer, endometriosis (tissue that normally lines the interior of the uterus growing outside of it), and uterine fibroids (noncancerous growths of the uterus) in women. It is also used for treatment of premature puberty, characterised by early physical development in children due to hormonal imbalances. Do not receive this injection if you are allergic to leupxl Depot 22.5mg or its ingredients, including goserelin and triptorelin. Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney impairment. Inform your doctor if you have undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding. Do not take this treatment if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. During treatment, existing symptoms may worsen due to increased sex steroids in the body. Speak to your doctor regarding any concerns. Report to your doctor if your child has a progressive brain tumour. Before starting treatment, notify your doctor about underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, seizures, heart problems with chest pain, irregular heartbeats, depression, or if you are at increased risk of bone thinning (osteoporosis). This medicine is not recommended for patients with abnormal vaginal bleeding. If you are a woman of childbearing age, use non-hormonal contraceptives while taking Leupxl Depot 22.5mg injection. Report to your doctor if you are a man with urinary obstruction or have had an operation to remove your testicles. Tell your doctor if you experience pressure on the spinal cord, urinary disorders, and haematuria (blood in the urine).

Prostate cancer Hormone-responsive breast cancer in perimenopausal (around menopause) women Endometriosis (a painful illness in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus grows outside of your uterus) Central precocious puberty (a child’s body begins to change into an adult too soon caused by a release of certain hormones)

Leupxl depot 22.5mg decreases testosterone or estrogen production, depending on the treated condition. This helps to slow the growth of cancer cells, reduce the size of uterine fibroids, and alleviate the symptoms of endometriosis and early onset of puberty.

Leupxl depot 22.5mg injection is usually administered in the arm, thigh or abdomen. If this injection is recommended for you, it will be given by a healthcare professional. Do not self-administer. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Severe rash, itching Shortness or difficulty of breath Cough with blood Pulmonary embolism Severe headache Common Altered blood sugar and cholesterol levels Injection site reactions Loss of appetite Abnormal liver function Swelling in the ankle or hand Difficulty sleeping, headache Mood swings, depression Weight changes Nausea, vomiting Vaginal dryness, bleeding Loss of interest in sexual intercourse Hot flushes Bone pain, muscle weakness Breast tenderness

During the treatment of breast cancer with Leupxl Depot 22.5mg, it is recommended to undergo regular checkups every three months in combination with an aromatase inhibitor. Do not receive this injection if you experience any abnormal vaginal bleeding. Consult your doctor immediately if you or your child is suffering from a headache even after treating it with pain killer, vision problems, buzzing, or ringing in the ear. If you have diabetes, ask your doctor to monitor your glucose and blood sugar levels regularly. Before starting, inform your doctor if you are still mensurating.