Leuprolide Acetate

Alternate Name: Lupron Depot-Ped

Dosage Form: Box

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Endometrial Hyperplasia Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG/0.2ML

Warnings: Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Women who are using this medicine should use birth control that does not contain hormones (including condoms, spermicide). Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart failure, diabetes, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems (including long QT syndrome), problems with your nervous system, or a history of asthma, sinusitis, drug allergy, brain tumor, depression, mental illness, seizures, or stroke. Women: Your menstrual periods should stop, but you might have light bleeding or spotting. If you continue to have heavy bleeding or regular periods, call your doctor. This medicine may cause the following problems:Changes in mood or behaviorIncreased risk for seizuresHeart rhythm changes, including QT prolongationWeaker bones, which may lead to osteoporosisProblems with the urinary tract or spinal cord (in men)Increased risk of high blood sugar or cholesterol levels (in men)Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (in men)Increased risk of heart attack or stroke (in men)Intracranial hypertension or pseudotumor cerebri (increased pressure in the head) in children Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Your symptoms might get worse when you first start using this medicine, but they should get better as the medicine starts to work. If your condition does not begin to improve after 2 weeks, check with your doctor. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how leuprolide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Medicine to treat depression (including bupropion, SSRIs)Medicine to treat heart rhythm problemsMedicine to treat seizuresSteroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), If you are using Lupron Depot® 11.25 mg together with norethindrone acetate, you should also read and understand the information and instructions about using norethindrone. The warnings and precautions on norethindrone will also apply to Lupron Depot® 11.25 mg., Women: Your menstrual periods should stop, but you might have light bleeding or spotting. If you continue to have heavy bleeding or regular periods, call your doctor., This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm changesWeaker bones, which may lead to osteoporosisProblems with the urinary tract or spinal cord (in men)Changes in blood sugar levels (in men)Higher risk of heart attack or stroke (in men), Your symptoms might get worse when you first start using this medicine, but then they should get better as the medicine starts to work. If your condition does not begin to improve after 2 weeks, call your doctor., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.