LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant)
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How long does it last
My husband was taking shots for 5 months. In August he received one shot, September - 3month shot, in December a one month shot. Had seeds implanted in February. Still suffering side effects of Lupron/Eligard. How long does it stay in your system?
by sharon in New York, 04/28/2006
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Drug and Prescription Information
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant)
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Medication Classification
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation)
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Brandname
Viadur
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) is used for the Treatment
Leuprolide (loo-PROE-lide) Treats problems caused by prostate cancer.
When To Not Use LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to leuprolide. Women and children should not receive this medicine.
How Should You Use LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant)
Implant
- This medicine comes in a short, thin metal tube that is placed under the skin of your upper, inner arm.
- Your doctor will numb the area, make a small cut, and place the tube of medicine under the skin. Special tape will be used to hold the cut in your skin closed. You will keep a bandage over the cut for a few days.
- For 24 hours after the tube is placed in your arm, keep the cut dry and clean. Do not take a bath or shower, or go swimming for at least 24 hours.
- You should not do physical exercise or work, or lift heavy things, for at least 48 hours after gett
Proper LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Storage
Store LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Warnings
- This medicine will not cure prostate cancer, but may help some of the problems caused by prostate cancer, such as trouble urinating or bone pain.
- When the medicine is starting to work, your prostate cancer problems may get worse or you may notice new problems. These problems should get better after the first few weeks. Call your doctor if you have increased pain, weakness, or numbness.
- If the cut in your arm has not healed within 2 weeks after you received the implant, call your doctor.
- Your doctor may want to check your blood while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
- This implant will show up on an x-ray. If you need to have an x-ray, CT (CAT) scan, or MRI, be sure to tell the doctor in charge that you have the implant.\
- If you use this medicine for a long period of time, your bones may become thinner. Ask your doctor if this is a risk for you.
LEUPROLIDE (Implantation) (Implant) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Increased bone pain
- Weakness, burning, or tingling of legs or feet
- Decrease in how much or how often you urinate If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Breast pain or enlargement
- Bruising, burning, redness, pain, swelling, or bleeding around implant
- Depression
- Hot flashes
- Pain in the testicles
- Problems having sex (impotence)
- Sweating
- Weakness
