Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml

Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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.

Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml midway.  Avoid taking Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is not recommended for children below two years of age. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml may make you feel dizzy, hence drive when you are alert only.

Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is used in the treatment of Prostate cancer, Endometriosis and Precocious puberty. The detailed uses of Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml are as follows:

• Treat advanced prostate cancer: Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is primarily used to manage symptoms of advanced prostate cancer by lowering testosterone levels, which slows the growth of cancer cells.
• Manage endometriosis and uterine fibroids: Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml helps reduce estrogen production, alleviating pain and other symptoms associated with endometriosis and fibroids, and may be used preoperatively to shrink fibroid size.
• Treat central precocious puberty (CPP): Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is prescribed for children with CPP to delay early onset of puberty and normalize growth and sexual development.
• Support fertility treatments and hormone regulation: Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is used in assisted reproductive technologies to control hormone levels and prevent premature ovulation during fertility procedures.
• Treat anemia caused by uterine fibroids: In combination with other medications, Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml helps improve hemoglobin levels by reducing menstrual bleeding linked to fibroids.

• Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
• Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml will be administered by a nurse or doctor.
• Do not self-administer.

Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml contains Leuprolide, a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. It treats prostate cancer in men, endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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, Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Hence, Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml, make sure to use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy during the course. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml with caution in elderly patients and children. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml is not recommended for children younger than two years of age. Your symptoms may become temporarily worse when you first start taking Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml. 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml, 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. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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 Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml. Leuren 4 mg Injection 4 ml 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.