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Composition :

LEUPROLIDE-22.5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Medrhans Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

PARENTERAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection

LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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 LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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 LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection midway.  Avoid taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding because this LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. Both women and men using this LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection should use birth control to avoid pregnancy. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may also affect fertility in men, hence discuss with your doctor if you have any plans to start a family in the future. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not recommended for children below two years of age. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may make you feel dizzy, hence drive when you are alert only.

Uses of LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection

Treatment of Prostate cancer, Breast cancer, Endometriosis, Precocious puberty.

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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. LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection works by lowering testosterone levels in men that help stop the growth of cancer cells in prostate cancer. LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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.

How LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection Works

LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

What if I have taken an overdose of LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional, an overdose is unlikely to occur. However, seek medical attention if you experience any unusual symptoms.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection can affect the unborn baby when used in pregnancy. Hence, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not indicated for use in pregnancy and breastfeeding women. If you are using LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection, make sure to use reliable forms of contraception to prevent pregnancy during the course. LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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 LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with caution in elderly patients and children. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not recommended for children younger than two years of age. Your symptoms may become temporarily worse when you first start taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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 LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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. LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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 LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection. LHRH 22.5 Combipack 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.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LeuprorelinDofetilide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Coadministration of LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and citalopram can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and citalopram together can possibly result in an interaction; they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeuprorelinDofetilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking leuprolide with dofetilide together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Dofetilide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeuprorelinSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking leuprolide with Saquinavir together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Saquinavir together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking leuprolide with cisapride can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Cisapride is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or an irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeuprorelinEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking Leuprolide and Eliglustat together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Eliglustat together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Pimozide together can raise the risk of an abnormal heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Pimozide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeuprorelinIbutilide
Critical
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Using ibutilide together with leuprolide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Ibutilide together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeuprorelinVandetanib
Critical
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Vandetanib together can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Vandetanib together can possibly result in an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by your doctor. However, contact your doctor if you experience drowsiness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, or irregular heartbeat. Do not stop taking any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Using nilotinib together with leuprolide can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious

How to manage the interaction:
Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection with Nilotinib is not recommended, as it can result in an interaction. It can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience prolonged diarrhea, vomiting, dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or difficulty breathing, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without talking to your doctor.
How does the drug interact with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection:
Co-administration of LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and clozapine can increase the risk of an irregular heart rhythm that may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and clozapine, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, or shortness of breath. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. 
  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
  • Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
  • Avoid grilled meat, red meat, saturated fat found in animal products, milk and dairy products.
  • Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered a risk factor for prostate cancer.
  • Eat at regular intervals.
  • Keep your weight under control with BMI 19.5-24.9.
  • Opt for a diet rich in whole grains, fruits, veggies and low-fat dairy products.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTINEOPLASTIC
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Alcohol

Unsafe

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake, along with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection, may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is a pregnancy category X drug. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Both women of childbearing potential and men must use an effective method of contraception while taking fluorouracil and for at least 6 months afterwards. Please consult your doctor about any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection causes dizziness and affects your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any unmanageable side effects with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

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Liver

Caution

If you have had a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have had a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

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Children

Caution

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not recommended in children younger than two years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is used to treat prostate cancer in men, breast cancer & endometriosis in women and precocious puberty (early puberty) in children.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection contains Leuprolide, a synthetic hormone that helps reduce the testosterone and oestrogen hormones in men and women, respectively. This process of lowering hormone levels can decrease cancer cell's growth in prostate cancer in men and shrinks endometriosis in women.

Yes, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen lowering effect of LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you then inform your doctor for further advice.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may cause impotence and affect fertility in men. It is advised to speak to your doctor if you plan to have a family in the future before starting LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may increase the risk of high blood sugar levels. Therefore, regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is recommended while taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and inform your doctor if you have diabetes before taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may worsen your mood disorders like depression. Hence it is advised to use LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection only when you are free from any kind of mental problems. Please consult your doctor for more information.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not recommended for patients suffering from heart rhythm problems such as arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) as it may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have any heart problems before taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

Before starting treatment with LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection, you should inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, as LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection could harm the unborn baby. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may also affect fertility in men, so discuss with your doctor if you plan to start a family in the future. Also, make sure to inform your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney disease, heart disease, recent heart attack, depression, brain tumours, electrolyte imbalances, diabetes, seizures, weak bones, or high cholesterol levels.

No, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection does not need to be refrigerated. It should be stored at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is typically administered by a healthcare provider either under the skin (subcutaneously) or into a muscle (intramuscularly). Please do not self-administer LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection.

No, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is not a chemotherapy medicine. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is a hormonal medicine that belongs to the class of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists. It is a synthetic hormone that acts similarly to the GnRH hormone produced by the hypothalamus in the brain.

Yes, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection can stop periods. It is used to treat endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (womb) grows outside the uterus and causes painful or irregular periods. LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection works by suppressing the production of hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, which can create a temporary menopause-like state, stopping periods for a while.

Yes, LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection is a hormonal medicine that works by suppressing the production of reproductive hormones in females. Using LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection during pregnancy is not recommended, as it may harm the developing foetus (newborn baby). Its use should be avoided during pregnancy unless prescribed by your doctor.

Taking LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may affect your bone health by lowering certain hormone levels (such as oestrogen or testosterone), which can lead to decreased bone mineral density over time. Please consult your doctor about the potential risks of using LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and ask about steps you can take to help protect your bones.

LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection may increase blood sugar levels (hyperglycaemia) or make existing diabetes worse. It is important to monitor your blood sugar levels while using LHRH 22.5 Combipack Injection and consult your doctor if you have any concerns before or during treatment.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Other Info - LH55598

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