Luprodex 22.5 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Luprodex 22.5 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Luprodex 22.5 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Luprodex 22.5 Injection include Decreased libido, Fatigue, Erectile Dysfunction. Normally, these side effects of Luprodex 22.5 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Luprodex 22.5 Injection has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Luprodex 22.5 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Luprodex 22.5 Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Luprodex 22.5 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Luprodex 22.5 Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Luprodex 22.5 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Luprodex 22.5 Injection is used -
Common
Is the use of Luprodex 22.5 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Luprodex during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Luprodex 22.5 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Luprodex in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Luprodex 22.5 Injection on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Luprodex for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Luprodex 22.5 Injection on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Luprodex on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Luprodex 22.5 Injection on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Luprodex on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Luprodex 22.5 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 Luprodex 22.5 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Luprodex 22.5 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Luprodex 22.5 Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Luprodex 22.5 Injection as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Luprodex 22.5 Injection is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Luprodex 22.5 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Luprodex 22.5 Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Luprodex 22.5 Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Luprodex 22.5 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Luprodex 22.5 Injection with alcohol will be.
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