Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. These side effects of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lupride Depot 45 Mg 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection is used -
Common
Is the use of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Lupride 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 Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Lupride on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Lupride will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lupride on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Information about safety of Lupride for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lupride on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection 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 Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lupride Depot 45 Mg Injection with alcohol.
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