Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Leuprolide (3.75mg) |
Salt Synonyms | Leuprorelin |
Storage | Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze. |
Chemical Class | GNRH Analogue |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | GYNAECOLOGICAL |
Action Class | GNRH agonists/analogue |
User Rating | 4.4 |
User Reviews | 328 |
FAQ
Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection Reviews
Eurolide 3.75mg Depot is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Decreased libido, increased sweating, fatigue, muscle weakness, and hot flashes are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
How Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection Works
How to Use Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection
Benefits of Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection
- In Treatment of Prostate cancer: Prostate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Eurolide 3.75mg Depot decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.
- In Treatment of Endometriosis: Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Eurolide 3.75mg Depot works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.
- In Treatment of Uterine fibroids: Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Eurolide 3.75mg Depot helps control the symptoms associated with uterine fibroids such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and also reduces the size of the existing fibroids. It blocks the action of the enzyme responsible for the growth of the broids. As a result, they decrease in size and also stop growing further.
- In Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty): When puberty (change of a child’s body to adult structure and size) begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is considered precocious puberty. Eurolide 3.75mg Depot helps delay this early onset of adulthood and limits the onset of precocious puberty. However, this medicine is given by a doctor and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully for the most benefit.
Uses of Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection
- Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)
- Treatment of Endometriosis
- Treatment of Uterine fibroids
- Treatment of Prostate cancer
Eurolide 3.75mg Depot Injection Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Eurolide 3.75mg Depot helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
- It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
- Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.
- It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.
- It may also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
- Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.
- It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
References
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