Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml belongs to the class of synthetic hormones used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men, endometriosis, and hormone-responsive breast cancer in women. Also, Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is used to treat premature puberty in children. Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml contains Leuprorelin, a synthetic hormone that works similarly to the natural hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), by acting on the pituitary gland and decreasing the levels of testosterone in men and estrogen in women. Thereby, Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is used in the treatment of prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of the tumor or causing it to shrink.  

Use Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience pain, redness, swelling, or skin hardening at the injection site, muscle weakness, bone pain, inability to have an erection, breast tenderness, headache, vaginal dryness, changes in breast size, acne, or mood swings. Most of these side effects of Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while taking Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml as it may cause birth defects. Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in children. You are recommended to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol with Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of bone density loss. Drive only if you are alert as Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or vision disturbances.

Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml contains Leuprorelin which works similarly to the natural hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), by acting on the pituitary gland and decreasing the levels of testosterone in men and oestrogen in women. Thereby, Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is used in the treatment of prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of the tumour or causing it to shrink.  Also, Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is used to treat hormone-responsive breast cancer in pre and postmenopausal women. By reducing testosterone and oestrogen levels, Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml delays the onset of puberty in children.

If you are allergic to Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml as it may cause birth defects. Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml should be used with caution in children. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. You are recommended to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol with Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml as it may increase the risk of bone density loss. Drive only if you are alert as Luprodex 11.25 mg Injection 2 ml may cause dizziness, drowsiness or vision disturbances.