Description
INTRODUCTION ABOUT LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION
LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION contains Leuprolide which belongs to the group of medicines called Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist. It is used for palliative management (relieving symptoms and minimize the associated suffering) of advanced prostatic cancer.
Advanced prostatic cancer is the cancer (abnormal cell multiplication and differentiation) that originates in the prostate gland and spreads to the other parts of the body. It is characterized by the symptoms such as painful urination, decreased urine pressure, blood in the semen, bone pain, leg swelling, and weakness.
Do not receive LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Leuprolide and other GnRH, GnRH agonist analogs.
Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver impairment, kidney failure, metastatic vertebral lesions, urinary tract obstruction, diabetes or if you have history of orchiectomy (surgical removal of testes) or have been managed with an LH-RH agonist analog previously also.
LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving.
The common side effects associated with the use of LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION are hot flashes, impotence, anaemia, bone pain, muscle pain, dizziness, light-headedness, general pain, headache, sleeplessness, sleep disorders, and shortness of breath. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsens.
USES OF LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION
- Used for palliative management (relieving symptoms and minimize the associated suffering) of advanced prostatic cancer
HOW LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION WORKS
LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION helps in palliative management of advanced prostatic cancer where leuprolide works by initial stimulation followed by blocking of secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), resulting in suppression of production of ovarian and testicular hormones. This thus helps to relieve the symptoms associated with increased testosterone levels in advanced prostatic cancer.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse subcutaneously (under the skin). Keep changing the site of injection periodically if taken for long term. Your doctor will administer the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION
COMMON
- constipation
- nausea/vomiting
- shrinking of testicles
- gynecomastia (breast enlargement in men)
- ECG changes
- ischemia (poor blood supply to heart muscles)
- high blood pressure
- abnormal heart sounds
- peripheral oedema (swelling in legs and hands due to excessive water retention)
- phlebitis (swelling in blood vessels)
- thrombosis (blood clot formation inside the blood vessels)
- anorexia (eating disorder causing weight loss or weight gain)
- breast tenderness
- hot flashes
- impotence
- anaemia (reduced red blood cell count)
- bone and muscle pain
- dizziness, light-headedness
- headache
- sleep disorders
- shortness of breath
- sinus congestion
- dermatitis (swelling in skin)
- increased urinary frequency and urgency
- blood in urine
- urinary tract infections
- extreme weakness
RARE
Stop receiving LUPRIDE 1MG INJECTION and contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects:
- signs of pituitary apoplexy such as sudden headache, visual changes, vomiting, weakened eye muscles, altered mental status, sudden loss of heart function
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache:
Take rest and plenty of water. Avoid taking alcohol and skipping meals. Do not strain your eyes by watching screen for long time. Consult your doctor if the condition persists for long or gets worsened.
Dizziness:
Lie down until the dizziness passes and get up slowly. Do not bend down suddenly. Get a lot of rest. Walk slowly and carefully. Take plenty of fluids. Avoid drinking coffee, alcohol, or smoking. Consult your doctor if the condition persists for long or gets worsened.
Constipation:
Try to eat more high-fibre foods such as fresh fruit, vegetables, cereals, and drink plenty of water. Try doing exercise regularly (going for a daily walk or run). If this does not help, inform your doctor for receiving alternate managements for constipation.
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