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  Generic Name : Leuprolide

 

 Pronunciation : loo-PROL-lide

 Trade Name(s) : LUPRON

 Why it is prescribed: Luperolide decreases the production of estrogen in females and testosterones in adults

 When it is to be taken: It is given as I mg daily injectable intramuscularly for 4 months

 How it should be taken: It comes as injectable vials as 5mg/ml,3.75,7.5,11.25,15,22.5 and 30 mg/ml

 Special Instruction : No drug to drug interactions hav been studied so far.

 Side Effects : Side effects include aches,pains and impotence.

 Other Precautions : Do not use in the case of pregnancy and in the case of lactation use with caution.

 Storage Conditions : Store at room temperature .Keep away from childrens.