LUPRODEX contains Leuprolide which belongs to the group of medicines called Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH) agonist. It is used to manage endometriosis, relieving pain and reducing endometriotic lesions. It is also used for preoperative hematologic improvement in women having fibroids (abnormal growth in uterus) induced anaemia for whom hormonal suppression is considered necessary for three months.
Endometriosis is a chronic disease in which a tissue like the uterus lining grows outside the uterus, resulting in pain and/or infertility. It is characterized by symptoms such as pain during periods, pelvic pain, pain associated with sexual intercourse, painful urination, fatigue, depression, bloating and nausea.
Do not receive LUPRODEX if you are allergic to Leuprolide, GnRH, or GnRH agonist analogs.
Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you have liver impairment, kidney impairment, or undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding.
Inform your doctor if you are chronic alcohol or tobacco user or have strong family history of osteoporosis or chronic use of medicines.
LUPRODEX is not recommended for use in pregnant women. It should be used with caution in breastfeeding women only if considered necessary. It is not recommended for use in premenarcheal children and postmenopausal women. Consult your doctor before receiving.
The common side effects associated with the use of LUPRODEX are hot flashes/sweating, general pain, headache, gastrointestinal disorders, swelling due to water retention, nausea, vomiting, reduced libido, and dizziness. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsens.
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