Lupron Depot (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE)
Lupron Depot (LEUPROLIDE ACETATE) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Lupron Depot; Generic name: LEUPROLIDE ACETATE; Manufacturer: AbbVie Inc..
| Brand name | Lupron Depot |
|---|---|
| Generic name | LEUPROLIDE ACETATE |
| Manufacturer | AbbVie Inc. |
| Used for | 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist indicated for: Endometriosis Management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. ( 1.1 ) In combination with a norethindrone acetate for initial management of the painful symptoms of endometriosis and for management of recurrence of symptoms. ( 1.1 ) Limitations of Use: The total duration of therapy with LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg plus add-back therapy should not exceed 12 months due to concerns about adverse impact on bone mineral density. ( 1.1 , 2.1 , 5.1 ) Uterine Leiomyomata (Fibroids) Concomitant use with iron therapy for preoperative hematologic improvement |
| Dosage | 2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg for 1-month administration, given by a healthcare provider as a single intramuscular injection. LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg has different release characteristics than LUPRON 11.25 mg and is dosed differently. ( 2.1 ) Do not substitute LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg for LUPRON DEPOT 11.25 mg. Do not administer LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg more frequently than once a month. Do not give a fractional dose of the LUPRON DEPOT 11.25 mg 3-month formulation, as it is not equivale |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=00c486b0-bd7b-4898-834d-8c656e5e73cb |