Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'anticancer or anti-neoplastic agents', primarily used to treat prostate cancer in men, breast cancer and endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Prostate cancer is the prostate gland's cancer (a small gland under the bladder secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm) found only in men. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called oestrogen. Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity. Precocious puberty occurs when a child's body changes into that of an adult or experiences puberty too soon.

Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection contains Leuprolide that belongs to the class of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the natural male hormone, testosterone in men and oestrogen in women. This process of lowering hormone levels can decrease cancer cell's growth in prostate cancer in men and shrinks endometriosis and breast cancer in women.

Take Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection include hot flashes, decreased sexual interest, shrinking of the testicles, breast tenderness or swelling, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, upset stomach and injection site pain reaction. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection midway.  Avoid taking Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection is not recommended for children below two years of age. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, hence drive when you are alert only.

Luprodex 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. Luprodex 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, Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. Luprodex 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.

If you are allergic to Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Hence, Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection, make sure to use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy during the course. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Use the Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection with caution in elderly patients and children. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection is not recommended for children younger than two years of age. Your symptoms may become temporarily worse when you first start taking Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this continues for longer than 2 months. If you have a seizure or unusual changes in mood or behaviour, inform your doctor immediately. Before starting Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, recent heart attack, depression, brain tumours, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, fits, weak bones and high cholesterol levels. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) and may affect heart rhythm, hence heart patients should be cautious while taking Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection. Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection can make you feel dizzy and affects your mental ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.

• Your doctor may advise liver function tests to monitor your liver health since Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may cause increased liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, serum aspartate and serum transaminases).
• Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection may cause increased serum glucose levels (hyperglycaemia), hence inform your doctor if you have diabetes before starting Luprodex 22.5 mg Injection.
• Your doctor may advise blood tests, electrolyte levels and regular examinations of the prostate.
• It is advised to get an electrocardiogram (ECG) done timely to monitor your heart health.