Eligard 45 mg Injection 1's

Eligard 45 mg Injection belongs to the class of 'anticancer or anti-neoplastic agents', primarily used to treat prostate cancer in men, breast cancer and endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Prostate cancer is the prostate gland's cancer (a small gland under the bladder secretes fluid that nourishes and protects sperm) found only in men. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called oestrogen. Endometriosis is a disorder in which tissue lining the uterus grows outside the uterine cavity. Precocious puberty occurs when a child's body changes into that of an adult or experiences puberty too soon.

Eligard 45 mg Injection contains Leuprolide that belongs to the class of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of the natural male hormone, testosterone in men and oestrogen in women. This process of lowering hormone levels can decrease cancer cell's growth in prostate cancer in men and shrinks endometriosis and breast cancer in women.

Take Eligard 45 mg Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Eligard 45 mg Injection include hot flashes, decreased sexual interest, shrinking of the testicles, breast tenderness or swelling, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, upset stomach and injection site pain reaction. These side effects are not familiar to everyone and vary individually. If you notice any side effects that are not manageable, please consult your doctor.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking Eligard 45 mg Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Eligard 45 mg Injection midway.  Avoid taking Eligard 45 mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Eligard 45 mg Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Eligard 45 mg Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Eligard 45 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Eligard 45 mg Injection is not recommended for children below two years of age. Eligard 45 mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, hence drive when you are alert only.

Eligard 45 mg Injection contains Leuprolide, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It treats prostate cancer in men, endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Eligard 45 mg Injection is a synthetic hormone that acts similar to the GnRH, produced by the hypothalamus gland in the brain. Being an anti-neoplastic or anticancer agent, Eligard 45 mg Injection works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. Eligard 45 mg Injection reduces oestrogen (a hormone required for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics) levels in women, thus helps in shrinking of endometriosis and breast cancer.

If you are allergic to Eligard 45 mg Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Eligard 45 mg Injection can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Hence, Eligard 45 mg Injection is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using Eligard 45 mg Injection, make sure to use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy during the course. Eligard 45 mg Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Use the Eligard 45 mg Injection with caution in elderly patients and children. Eligard 45 mg Injection is not recommended for children younger than two years of age. Your symptoms may become temporarily worse when you first start taking Eligard 45 mg Injection. Inform your doctor if this continues for longer than 2 months. If you have a seizure or unusual changes in mood or behaviour, inform your doctor immediately. Before starting Eligard 45 mg Injection, let your doctor know if you have any medical history of liver or kidney diseases, heart diseases, recent heart attack, depression, brain tumours, electrolyte imbalance, diabetes, fits, weak bones and high cholesterol levels. Eligard 45 mg Injection may cause QT prolongation (heart muscle takes longer than normal to recharge between beats) and may affect heart rhythm, hence heart patients should be cautious while taking Eligard 45 mg Injection. Eligard 45 mg Injection can make you feel dizzy and affects your mental ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are not mentally alert and focused.