Lupride 1mg injection (Leuprolide Acetate)

What is Lupride 1mg injection?

Lupride 1mg injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of the uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), uterine fibroids and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).

Lupride Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

How Lupride 1mg Injection Works

Lupride Injection reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women). It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males. Lupride Injection also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs), so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.

Benefits Of Lupride 1mg injection

In Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Lupride Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.

In Treatment of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Lupride Injection works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be take regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

In Treatment of Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Lupride Injection helps control the symptoms associated with uterine fibroids such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and also reduces the size of the existing fibroids. It blocks the action of the enzyme responsible for the growth of the broids. As a result, they decrease in size and also stop growing further.

In Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

When puberty (change of a child’s body to adult structure and size) begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is consider precocious puberty. Lupride Injection helps delay this early onset of adulthood and limits the onset of precocious puberty. However, this medicine is give by a doctor and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully for the most benefit.

Side Effects Of Lupride 1mg injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lupride

• Decreased libido
• Testicular atrophy
• Increased sweating
• Fatigue
• Muscle weakness
• Erectile dysfunction
• Hot flashes

Warning

Alcohol

Caution is advise when consuming alcohol with Lupride Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Lupride Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breastfeeding

Information regarding the use of Lupride Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

Lupride Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances whilst being treat with Lupride Injection.

FAQ’s

1. Is Lupride 1mg injection chemotherapy medicine?

No, Lupride Injection is not a chemotherapy medicine. Lupride Injection is a synthetic hormone analogue medicine which is use for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions in men and women.

2. Does Lupride 1mg injection stop periods?

Yes, the periods tend to stop while taking Lupride Injection injections as this medicine alters the reproductive hormones in females. Sometimes, there can be vaginal bleeding in few cases. If this occurs, please contact your doctor to get yourself assess and follow the direction of your doctor.

3. Is Lupride 1mg injection a hormonal medicine and can it be give in pregnancy?

Yes, Lupride Injection is a hormonal medicine which alters the reproductive hormones when give in females. This medication is not recommend for use in women who are or may become pregnant because this can harm the fetus in the womb. Using this medicine during pregnancy may also lead to abortion of the baby. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant before starting this medication.

4. Can taking Lupride 1mg injection affect my bones?

Yes, there are chances of Lupride Injection affecting your bones. Using Lupride Injection may cause a decrease in bone mineral density and make the bones weaker. In women, bone density should be assess before starting the treatment. Special care and monitoring should be done in women with increase risk of osteoporosis. If at all need, additional medicines may be give to prevent the development of osteoporosis in patients with decrease bone mineral density.