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Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Other than this, Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection are Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. Usually, these side effects of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection related warnings talks about Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection is used -
Common
Is the use of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Luprodex for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Luprodex in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Luprodex is unavailable.
What is the effect of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Luprodex on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Luprodex on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Luprodex will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection on the Heart?
Information about safety of Luprodex for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Luprodex Depot 3.75 Injection with alcohol will be.
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