Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's belongs to the class of synthetic hormones used in the treatment of prostate cancer in men, endometriosis, and hormone-responsive breast cancer in women. Also, Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is used to treat premature puberty in children. Prostate cancer is cancer of the prostate gland (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems.

Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's contains Leuprorelin, a synthetic hormone that works similarly to the natural hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), by acting on the pituitary gland and decreasing the levels of testosterone in men and estrogen in women. Thereby, Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is used in the treatment of prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of the tumor or causing it to shrink.  

Use Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience pain, redness, swelling, or skin hardening at the injection site, muscle weakness, bone pain, inability to have an erection, breast tenderness, headache, vaginal dryness, changes in breast size, acne, or mood swings. Most of these side effects of Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to use effective contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while taking Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's as it may cause birth defects. Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's should be used with caution in children. You are recommended to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol with Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's as it may increase the risk of bone density loss. Drive only if you are alert as Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or vision disturbances.

Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's contains Leuprorelin which works similarly to the natural hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), by acting on the pituitary gland and decreasing the levels of testosterone in men and oestrogen in women. Thereby, Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is used in the treatment of prostate cancer by inhibiting the growth of the tumour or causing it to shrink.  Also, Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is used to treat hormone-responsive breast cancer in pre and postmenopausal women. By reducing testosterone and oestrogen levels, Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's delays the onset of puberty in children.

In men:

• Muscle weakness
• Bone pain
• Inability to have an erection
• Tiredness
• Decreased interest in sex

In women:

• Breast tenderness
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Headache
• Vaginal dryness
• Changes in breast size

In children:

• Acne
• Mood swings
• Vaginal bleeding
• Pain, redness, swelling or skin hardening at the injection site

If you are allergic to Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's is contraindicated in pregnant and breastfeeding women. It is advised to use effective non-hormonal contraceptives such as condoms to avoid pregnancy while taking Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's as it may cause birth defects. Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's should be used with caution in children. You are advised to quit smoking as it may increase the risk of prostate cancer. You are recommended to avoid or limit consumption of alcohol with Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's as it may increase the risk of bone density loss. Drive only if you are alert as Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's may cause dizziness, drowsiness or vision disturbances.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's may interact with antibiotics (moxifloxacin), heart-related medicines (procainamide, quinidine, sotalol, amiodarone), narcotic analgesics (methadone), antipsychotics (clozapine).

Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have abnormal vaginal bleeding, diabetes, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), depression, blood vessel disorder, seizures (fits), mental illness, spinal cord injury, brain tumor or heart disease, inform your doctor before taking Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's.

• MOXIFLOXACIN
• PROCAINAMIDE
• QUINIDINE
• SOTALOL
• AMIODARONE
• METHADONE
• CLOZAPINE

• Include fish, soy, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, and oils containing omega-3 fatty acids such as olive oil as these foods may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
• Avoid grilled meat, red meat, and saturated fat found in animal products, milk, and dairy products as they may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
• Exercise regularly to lose weight as obesity is also considered a risk factor for prostate cancer.
• Quit smoking to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
• Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.

Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's may cause changes in blood cholesterol levels or affect values in liver functioning tests. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Leuprosta Depot 11.25 mg Injection 1's before undergoing any tests.

Prostate cancer: It is the cancer of the prostate gland (a small gland under the bladder that produces semen) found only in men. The symptoms include difficulty in urination, pain, numbness, or sexual problems. Certain factors increase the risk of prostate cancer, such as the family history of prostate cancer, older age, obesity, or genetic changes.

Breast cancer: It is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells that are stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), and in the fatty tissue or the fibrous connective tissue within the breast.

Endometriosis: It is a disorder in which the tissue lining the uterus (endometrium) grows on the ovaries, bowel, or tissues lining the pelvis. The most common symptom is pelvic pain. Other symptoms of endometriosis include lower back pain, painful periods, heavy menstrual bleeding, pain following sexual intercourse, or discomfort with bowel movements.  

Premature puberty: It is a condition in which the signs of puberty (physical changes in which a child’s body matures into an adult body) start early in children, i.e., before 9 years in girls and before 10 years in boys.