Use and Important Safety Information you should know about Lupron Depot® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension)
Use
LUPRON DEPOT® (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) 7.5 mg, −3 Month 22.5 mg and −4 Month 30 mg are prescribed for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
Important Safety Information
Do not take LUPRON DEPOT if you have experienced any type of allergic reaction to LUPRON DEPOT or similar drugs.
LUPRON DEPOT 7.5 mg, −3 Month 22.5 mg and −4 Month 30 mg should not be used in women.
An increase in testosterone will generally occur during the first few weeks of therapy. In some men, this may cause a temporary increase in urinary symptoms and/or pain. If your cancer has spread to the spine or urinary tract, you may require close medical attention during the first few weeks of therapy. You should also know that LUPRON DEPOT may cause impotence. You should notify your doctor if you develop any new or worsened symptoms after beginning LUPRON DEPOT treatment.
It is recommended that your PSA and serum testosterone levels be monitored at regular intervals.
The most common side effects of LUPRON DEPOT include hot flashes or sweats, injection site reactions, general pain, edema, testicular atrophy, urinary disorders, joint disorder and GI disorders.
LUPRON DEPOT must be administered in your doctor’s office.
This is the most important information to know about LUPRON DEPOT. For more information, talk with your health care provider.
Reference: LUPRON DEPOT 7.5 mg, −3 Month 22.5 mg and −4 Month 30 mg [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.
Please see the complete Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot.
