Lupron Injection

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medication
gptkbp:activeDuring leuprolide acetate
gptkbp:administrativeDivision monthly
every 6 months
every 3 months
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:availableIn generic version
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Lupron_Injection
gptkb:Lupron_Depot
gptkb:Lupron_Depot-PED
gptkbp:clinicalTrials palliative care
Phase II
short-term treatment
Phase III
Phase I
long-term treatment
gptkbp:commonName 11.25 mg every 3 months
22.5 mg every 6 months
3.75 mg monthly
gptkbp:contraindication pregnancy
breastfeeding
hypersensitivity to leuprolide
gptkbp:dosageForm solution for injection
gptkbp:drugInterdiction metabolized in the liver
half-life of approximately 3 hours
peak plasma concentration in 1-2 hours
gptkbp:hasPopulation adult men
adult women
children with precocious puberty
gptkbp:healthcare discuss risks with healthcare provider
monitor for signs of adrenal insufficiency
report any unusual symptoms immediately
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lupron Injection
gptkbp:interactsWith anticoagulants
hormonal therapies
antidiabetic medications
gptkbp:lastProduced 1985
gptkbp:manufacturer AbbVie
gptkbp:route intramuscular injection
subcutaneous injection
gptkbp:sideEffect fatigue
nausea
weight gain
injection site reactions
mood changes
hot flashes
gptkbp:storage store at room temperature
gptkbp:triggerType gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
gptkbp:usedFor treating endometriosis
treating precocious puberty
treating prostate cancer
gptkbp:waterManagement primarily through urine
minimal fecal excretion