Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

Information About Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

About Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

The Medicine Brand Luprofact 1 Mg is manufactured by Zydus Cadila Healthcare Ltd and mainly contents the generic drug Leuprolide.

Pakaging

1 Vial

Active Ingredients For Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

Leuprolide 1 mg

Diseases List For Which Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For –

Other Significations For Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

This Medication Leuprolide is an injectable manmade hormone that is used for treating prostate cancer endometriosis central precocious puberty early onset of puberty and fibroids It is similar to but stronger than human gonadotropin releasing hormone GnRH GnRH is made in the hypothalamus a part of the brain and travels to the pituitary gland where it causes the production of luteinizing hormone LH and follicle stimulating hormone FSH LH and FSH are released by the pituitary into the blood and stimulate the production of testosterone by the testes in men and estrogens by the ovaries in women The release of GnRH LH and FSH is governed by negative feedback which means that when there is too much testosterone or estrogen being produced the body sends a signal to the pituitary gland to reduce the production of GnRH which in turn reduces the production of LH and FSH This results in reduced production of testosterone and estrogen When given continuously leuprolide initially increases the production of LH and FSH as well as testosterone and estrogen however after a few weeks of continuous leuprolide the levels of LH and FSH drop because the pituitary gland stops responding to GnRH and leuprolide This leads to a decrease in the production of estrogen and testosterone Testosterone promotes the growth of prostate cancer Therefore leuprolide is used in treating prostate cancer to slow the growth of the cancer In children with central precocious puberty puberty caused at an early age because of too much LH and FSH leuprolide by suppressing LH and FSH reduces the levels of estrogen and testosterone and allows for more normal timing of puberty Estrogens promote the growth of fibroids benign tumors of the uterus and areas of endometriosis abnormal uterine tissue that exists outside of the uterus Leuprolide is used to reduce the production of estrogen and treat both fibroids and endometriosis The FDA approved leuprolide in April 1985

Precautions To Be Taken Before Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

No studies have been done for leuprolide

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

Can We Take Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

Can We Use Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Leuprolide- Luprofact 1 Mg