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Lugonist is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Lugonist also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Lugonist depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Lugonist are Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. Such side effects of Lugonist normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Lugonist's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lugonist related warnings talks about Lugonist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lugonist is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Lugonist have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Lugonist is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
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 Lugonist is used -
Common
Is the use of Lugonist safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Lugonist in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Lugonist safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Lugonist for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Lugonist on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lugonist on kidney, information on safety of Lugonist for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lugonist on the Liver?
Information about safety of Lugonist for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lugonist on the Heart?
Side effects of Lugonist on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Lugonist should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lugonist unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lugonist habit forming or addictive?
Lugonist does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lugonist can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lugonist is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lugonist cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lugonist
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lugonist with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lugonist
Information about the interaction of Lugonist and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Lupron (leuprolide acetate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 243
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 761-763
National Institutes of Health U.S. National Library of Medicine [Internet]: Leuprolide Injection. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Highlights of Prescribing Information [Internet]: ELIGARD® (leuprolide acetate for injectable suspension) . Initial U.S. Approval: 2002
smpc [Internet]: leuprorelin acetate. Takeda UK Ltd
