Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection

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MRP: ₹ 15890
Packing: 1.0 Injection in 1 vial
Salt Combination: Leuprolide (22.5mg)
Brand: Zydus Healthcare Limited
Uses: Prostate cancer,Endometriosis,Uterine fibroids,Precocious puberty (premature puberty),Female infertility

Description

Leugard 22.5 Deport 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)
Leugard 22.5 Deport 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.
Decreased libido, increased sweating, fatigue, muscle weakness, and hot flashes are some very common side effects of this medicine
The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density
You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine
It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis
Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Leugard 22.5 Deport 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 treated with Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Leugard 22.5 Deport 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.
Alcohol:	CAUTION: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Leugard 22.5 Deport Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Agonists
Therapeutic class:	GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	GNRH Analogue