Leuprolide Microdose - New Era Pharmacy - Portland, OR

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Description

Leuprolide acetate is related to a naturally occurring hormone called gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). It is used to treat endometriosis, uterine fibroids, early puberty, and as part of the process to stimulate multiple eggs for assisted reproductive technologies.

Important Information

How It Works Potential Side Effects Storage How It Works

Leuprolide acetate is administered as a subcutaneous injection using insulin syringes. Insulin syringes are used because the measurement on the syringe is in units (i.e.: 10 units is equivalent to 0.1 ml). For the role it plays in assisted reproduction, leuprolide acetate is used to reduce the amount of estrogen and testosterone in the body. This decrease in estrogen production will prevent ovulation and may stop menstrual periods.

Potential Side Effects

Side effects that may occur include hot flashes, sweating, mood swings, vaginal dryness, decreased libido, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, insomnia, headaches, and injection site reaction (redness, itching, and swelling at the injection site). If you experience an allergic reaction—difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue or face; or hives—seek emergency medical attention immediately.

And if at any time you experience bone pain, difficulty urinating, numbness, tingling or weakness in the arms or legs contact your physician immediately.

Storage

Contact your pharmacy for specifics.

Injection Instructions

Subcutaneous Injection Areas SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Proceed to SUBCUTANEOUS INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS if you are mixing a single vial, you are now ready for your injection. Recap and remove the mixing needle by twisting and replace it with the intramuscular injection needle (usually 1 1/2” needle).

Intramuscular Injection Areas INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Proceed to INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION INSTRUCTIONS if mixing more than one vial.

For more product details or more detailed injection information please visit the Health Library.

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