Leuprolide acetate

What Are The Uses Of Leuprolide acetate?

Leuprolide acetate is a synthetic gonadotropin-releasing hormone used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Prostate cancer in men
• Endometriosis (overgrowth of uterine lining outside of the uterus) and Uterine fibroids especially in women
• Precocious puberty (puberty in children)

What Are The Side Effects Of Leuprolide acetate?

Some common side effects that may occur after taking leuprolide acetate are:

• Injection site reactions like redness/bruising/itching/swelling
• Tiredness, hot flashing
• A headache, sweating
• Breast changes, night sweats, acne
• Trouble sleeping, joint/muscle aches
• Vaginal bleeding 

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Leuprolide acetate?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the leuprolide acetate or any other allergies.
• High cholesterol levels, stroke
• Diabetes, heart disease, seizures
• Mental/mood changes