Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection

Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection

Discover how Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection, formulated by Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd with Leuprolide (45mg), can assist with Prostate cancer,Endometriosis,Uterine fibroids,Precocious puberty (premature puberty),Female infertility. This page provides a comprehensive overview of this medication, including its primary applications and further detailed information to support your understanding. Feel free to add it to your favorites or compare it with other available options.

Information about Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection (Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd) - Uses: Prostate cancer,Endometriosis,Uterine fibroids,Precocious puberty (premature puberty),Female infertility

  • MRP: ₹
  • Packing:
  • Salt Combination: Leuprolide (45mg)
  • Brand: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Uses: Prostate cancer,Endometriosis,Uterine fibroids,Precocious puberty (premature puberty),Female infertility

Description

  • Eligard 45mg Suspension for 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)
  • Eligard 45mg Suspension for 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 Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Eligard 45mg Suspension for 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 Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency: UNSAFE: Eligard 45mg Suspension for 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 Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Agonists
Therapeutic class: GYNAECOLOGICAL
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: GNRH Analogue

Uses

Uses of Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection

  • Prostate cancer Endometriosis Uterine fibroids Precocious puberty (premature puberty) Female infertility
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Eligard 45mg Suspension for Injection
  • Decreased libido
  • Testicular atrophy
  • Increased sweating
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle weakness
  • Erectile dysfunction
  • Hot flashes

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