Lupron's Bull
Lupron is an antineoplastic medicine widely used in the treatment of prostate cancer and endometriosis, because it has Leuprolide as the active principle, which prevents the production of hormones from the ovary and the testis.
Lupron is an injectable drug manufactured by Abbott Laboratories.
Indications of Lupron
Lupron is indicated for the treatment of cases of prostate cancer, endometriosis and anemia.
Price of Lupron
The price of lupron is about 500 reais for a 3.75 mg bottle and 1600 reais for 7.5 mg.
How to use Lupron
The mode of use of lupron is injected and may be:
Dose for daily use (subcutaneous use)
- Prostate cancer: 1 mg per day (0.2 ml).
Dose for prolonged use (intramuscular use)
- Endometriosis: 3.75 mg once monthly or 11.25 mg in a single injection.
- Anemia: 3.75 mg once a month for a maximum of 3 months or 11.25 mg in a single injection.
- Prostate cancer: 7.5 mg once a month or 22.5 mg once every 3 months. The duration of treatment is determined by the physician.
Side effects of Lupron
The side effects of lupron include hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, impotence, inflammation in the vagina, lack of menstruation, loss or weight gain, dizziness, depression, headache and weakness.
Contraindications of Lupron
Lupron is contraindicated in pregnancy risk X, lactating women, abnormal vaginal bleeding or hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
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