Description
Composition Leuprolide / Leuprorelin (7.5mg)
Primary Use Prostate cancer, Endometriosis, Uterine fibroids
cautionPotentially unsafe with Pregnancy
Medicine Overview of Eligard Injection
Uses of Eligard Injection
Eligard 7.5mg Injection is used for prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and precocious puberty. It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery.
Eligard Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Eligard are Decreased libido, Testicular atrophy, Increased sweating, Fatigue, Muscle weakness, Erectile dysfunction, Bone pain, Hot flashes, Injection site reaction.
How to use Eligard Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Eligard Injection works
Eligard 7.5mg Injection is a hormone similar to the one produced by a hypothalmus gland in the brain. It works by decreasing the levels of testosterone and estrogen.
In Depth Information on Eligard Injection
Expert advice for Eligard Injection
- Contact your doctor immediately, if you experience any allergic reactions.
- Avoid taking leuprorelin, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding; if you have undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding.
- Do not take leuprorelin, if you have urinary obstruction, spinal cord compression, history of pituitary gland tumors or osteoporosis.
- Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels if you are diabetic and being treated with leuprorelin as, there may be an increase in blood sugar levels.
- The increase in testosterone that occurs during the first weeks of therapy can cause an increase in urinary symptoms or pain.
Eligard Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Eligard Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CAUTION
Eligard 7.5mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Eligard 7.5mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
Do not drive unless you are feeling well. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances whilst being treated with Eligard 7.5mg Injection.
Kidney
There is limited information available on the use of Eligard 7.5mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
There is limited information available on the use of Eligard 7.5mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Eligard Injection?
If you miss a dose of Eligard 7.5mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
