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Lupride Depot 22.5 mg Injection contains Leuprolide Acetate 22.5 mg, a long-acting GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) agonist used as hormonal therapy. Product Description Lupride Depot 22.5 mg Injection is a depot formulation designed to provide sustained suppression of sex-hormone production. It is primarily used in the hormonal treatment of advanced prostate cancer, where reducing testosterone levels can help slow the growth of hormone-sensitive cancer cells. The medicine is administered by a healthcare professional according to the prescribed treatment schedule. As a prescription hormonal medicine, it should be used only under appropriate medical supervision. Key Information Brand: Lupride Depot 22.5 mg Injection Active Ingredient: Leuprolide Acetate 22.5 mg Drug Class: GnRH Agonist Category: Oncology / Hormonal Therapy Therapeutic Area: Prostate Cancer Dosage Form: Depot Injection Route: Injection Prescription: Prescription medicine Uses Lupride Depot may be prescribed for: Hormone-sensitive/advanced prostate cancer Androgen-deprivation therapy as determined by a physician Important Safety Information Possible effects include hot flashes, sweating, fatigue, injection-site reactions, changes in mood, decreased libido, and changes in bone density. Testosterone may initially rise temporarily after treatment begins, which can cause a temporary worsening of symptoms in some patients.
