LECTRUM 3.75mg Injection Vial is in a class of medications called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It works by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in the body.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for LECTRUM 3.75mg Injection Vial

Dizziness

Headache

Nausea and vomiting

Weight gain

Blurred vision

Sweating

Chest pain or discomfort

Stopping of menstrual periods

Irregular heartbeat

Vaginal discharge and bleeding rare

Swelling of feet and lower legs

Pelvic pain

Numbness or tingling in the hands or feet rare

Skin rash rare

Dryness, burning, or itching of the vagina

Depression

Increased hair growth rare

Uses of LECTRUM 3.75mg Injection Vial
What is it prescribed for?

Prostate cancer
This medicine is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

Endometriosis
This medicine is used alone or with other medicines for the treatment of endometriosis, a condition characterized by abnormal growth of uterine tissue, severe pain, and irregular menstrual cycles.

Uterine fibroids
This medicine is used for the treatment of anemia caused by uterine fibroids.

Central precocious puberty (CPP)
This medicine is used to treat the early onset of puberty in children where the body matures sooner than expected. It is characterized by the early development of sexual characteristics and problems with bone growth.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time taken by this medicine to show its effect is subject to vary based on the individual, strength, and indications.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to LECTRUM 3.75mg Injection Vial or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant, because this medicine can harm the fetus

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Abnormal vaginal bleeding
This medicine should not be given to women having undiagnosed abnormal vaginal bleeding. Appropriate tests should be performed to rule out the cause of abnormal and persistent bleeding before treatment with this medicine is initiated.

Depression
While using this medicine it is necessary to give counseling to the patients regarding the increased risk of developing depression or worsening of depression.

Bone mineral density
Use of this medicine may decrease the bone density in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.

QT interval prolongation
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients who have or may develop prolongation of QT interval due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Diabetes
This medicine may cause an increase in blood glucose levels or may increase the chances of development of diabetes. It may also worsen the glycemic control of diabetic patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery
Use of this medicine may cause dizziness, tiredness, or visual disturbances in some patients. Hence, it is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss an appointment for a dose of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection injection, contact your doctor immediately and schedule the dose as soon as possible.

Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very less. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Thalidomide moderate

Efavirenz severe

Citalopram severe

Amiodarone severe

Quinidine severe

Metformin moderate

Disease interactions

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes because it may increase blood glucose levels in some patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with heart diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the heart function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with seizures due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of the clinical condition, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.

General Instructions

This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

medlineplus.gov –
Leuprolide [Internet].
Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a685040.html
[cited 28/7/2020].
2020