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Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection Substitute

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Composition:

LEUPROLIDE-22.5MG

Uses:

Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Endometriosis, Precocious puberty

Medicinal Benefits:

Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection contains Leuprolide, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It treats prostate cancer in men, endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. Being an anti-neoplastic or anticancer agent, Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection reduces oestrogen (a hormone required for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics) levels in women, thus helps in shrinking of endometriosis and breast cancer.

FAQs

Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection contains Leuprolide, a synthetic hormone that helps reduce the testosterone and oestrogen hormones in men and women, respectively. This process of lowering hormone levels can decrease cancer cell's growth in prostate cancer in men and shrinks endometriosis in women.

Yes, Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen lowering effect of Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you then inform your doctor for further advice.

Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection may cause impotence and affect fertility in men. It is advised to speak to your doctor if you plan to have a family in the future before starting Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection.

Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection.

Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection may worsen your mood disorders like depression. Hence it is advised to use Leuprosta Depot 22.5 mg Injection only when you are free from any kind of mental problems. Please consult your doctor for more information.

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