Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of the uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), uterine fibroids and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional.  Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.Decreased libido, increased sweating, fatigue, muscle weakness, and hot flashes are some very common side effects of this medicine. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine. It might cause menstrual periods to stop for a period of 7- 12 weeks, inform your doctor if menstrual bleeding continues even during the treatment.Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol, smoking, and osteoporosis. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label before use.

'- Alcohol : CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : UNSAFE

Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances whilst being treated with Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack.

- Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack, please consult your doctor.\\n

packet of 1 Kit

Chemical Class :: GNRH Analogue
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: GYNAECOLOGICAL

Treatment of Prostate cancer|Treatment of Endometriosis|Treatment of Uterine fibroids|Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8?C). Do not freeze.

Q. Is Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack a chemotherapy medicine?::: No, Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is not a chemotherapy medicine. Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is a synthetic hormone analogue medicine which is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions in men and women.| Q. Does Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack stop periods?::: Yes, the periods tend to stop while taking Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack injections as this medicine alters the reproductive hormones in females. Sometimes, there can be vaginal bleeding in few cases. If this occurs, please contact your doctor to get yourself assessed and follow the direction of your doctor. | Q. Is Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack a hormonal medicine and can it be given in pregnancy?::: Yes, Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack is a hormonal medicine which alters the reproductive hormones when given in females. This medication is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant because this can harm the fetus in the womb. Using this medicine during pregnancy may also lead to abortion of the baby. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant before starting this medication.| Q. Can taking Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack affect my bones?::: Yes, there are chances of Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack affecting your bones. Using Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack may cause a decrease in bone mineral density and make the bones weaker. In women, bone density should be assessed before starting the treatment. Special care and monitoring should be done in women with increased risk of osteoporosis. If at all needed, additional medicines may be given to prevent the development of osteoporosis in patients with decreased bone mineral density. | Q. Can Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack cause diabetes or increased blood sugar?::: Yes, Leuprolide 3.75mg Depot One Combipack may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, worsening the blood glucose control in patients with diabetes. It can even increase the risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, you must monitor the blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from time to time to keep a track of the glucose control and inform your doctor in case you develop any problem. Diabetic patients when prescribed this medication should monitor the sugar levels more frequently while taking this treatment.

Decreased libido
Testicular atrophy
Increased sweating
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Erectile dysfunction
Hot flashes