ELIGARD 22.5MG INJECTION

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

• Advanced Prostate Cancer: ELIGARD 22.5MG INJECTION lowers testosterone levels to slow the growth and spread of hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
• Endometriosis: This medication reduces estrogen levels to relieve pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods, and other symptoms caused by endometrial tissue growing outside the uterus.
• Uterine Fibroids: It helps shrink uterine fibroids, reducing heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure, and may be used before surgery.
• Central Precocious Puberty: This medication temporarily suppresses the hormones responsible for early puberty, helping delay premature physical development in children.

ELIGARD 22.5MG INJECTION helps manage hormone-sensitive conditions by lowering the production of specific sex hormones. This helps slow disease progression, relieve symptoms, and improve quality of life. Key benefits include:

• Helps Manage Advanced Prostate Cancer: By lowering testosterone levels, this medication slows the growth of prostate cancer cells and helps relieve symptoms such as bone pain and urinary problems.
• Relieves Symptoms of Endometriosis and Fibroids: It reduces pelvic pain, painful menstrual periods, heavy bleeding, and pressure symptoms by lowering estrogen levels and shrinking hormone-dependent tissue.
• Delays Early Puberty: In children with central precocious puberty, this medication temporarily delays early sexual development, allowing for more normal growth and development.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• ELIGARD 22.5MG INJECTION will be administered by a nurse or doctor.
• Do not self-administer.

• Protect your bones: Since long-term hormone therapy can lead to bone thinning, ensure you get enough calcium and Vitamin D through your diet. Foods like leafy greens, dairy products, and fortified foods are excellent sources. Talk to your doctor about whether you need calcium supplements.
• Do weight-bearing exercises: Engaging in regular, low-impact weight-bearing exercises like walking, jogging, or light strength training helps keep your bones strong and supports joint health.
• Monitor your heart health: Eat a heart-healthy diet low in saturated fats and rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables to help manage cholesterol and blood pressure levels.
• Avoid smoking and limit alcohol: Both smoking and excessive alcohol intake can accelerate bone loss and increase your risk of heart-related issues during treatment.
• Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help manage symptoms like hot flashes and support overall kidney health.

• Inspect the solution: Always check the liquid inside the syringe before injecting. It should be clear and colourless. Do not use it if you notice any cloudiness, discolouration, or floating particles.
• Rotate your injection sites: Never inject into the exact same spot twice in a row. Rotate between your thigh, abdomen, and upper arm to prevent hard lumps or skin irritation.
• Check your blood sugar: If you have diabetes, monitor your blood sugar levels more frequently, as this medicine can affect how your body processes sugar.
• Use reliable non-hormonal birth control: Since this medicine can harm an unborn baby, use effective barrier methods of birth control (such as condoms) during treatment. Do not rely on birth control pills, as hormone-based contraceptives may not work effectively.
• Monitor for bone pain: Be aware that you may experience a brief increase in bone pain or disease symptoms during the first few weeks of starting treatment. This is normal, but let your doctor know if it becomes severe.