Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of the uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), uterine fibroids and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).

Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is used to treat prostate cancer in men and to aid women in getting pregnant and treat endometriosis in women (condition where tissue that normally lines the inside of your womb (uterus) is found elsewhere)

Uses of Leufol Injection

Treatment of Endometriosis
Treatment of Uterine fibroids
Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

Benefits of Leufol Injection

In Treatment of Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where tissue like the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places. The main symptoms include pain in your lower stomach or back, period pain, pain during and after sex, constipation, diarrhea and feeling sick. It can also make it difficult to get pregnant. Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection works by preventing the lining of your womb and any endometriosis tissue from growing too quickly. This will help relieve the symptoms you may have. This medicine needs to be taken regularly to be effective and you may need other medicines or procedures to help control endometriosis.

In Treatment of Uterine fibroids

Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection helps control the symptoms associated with uterine fibroids such as excessive menstrual bleeding, lower back pain, and also reduces the size of the existing fibroids. It blocks the action of the enzyme responsible for the growth of the broids. As a result, they decrease in size and also stop growing further.

In Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

When puberty (change of a child’s body to adult structure and size) begins before age 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys, it is considered precocious puberty. Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection helps delay this early onset of adulthood and limits the onset of precocious puberty. However, this medicine is given by a doctor and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully for the most benefit.

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Side effects of Leufol Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Leufol

Decreased libido
Testicular atrophy
Increased sweating
Fatigue
Muscle weakness
Erectile dysfunction
Bone pain
Injection site reaction
Hot flashes

How to use Leufol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness, dizziness or visual disturbances whilst being treated with Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
It may also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
It is given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
It may cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
It will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.
Use non-hormonal methods of contraception such as condoms to prevent pregnancy during treatment, as this medicine may be harmful to a developing baby.
Long term treatment may lead to bone loss and a higher risk of bone fractures, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, or have a family history of osteoporosis.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

GNRH Analogue

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GYNAECOLOGICAL

Action Class

GNRH agonists/analogue

Patient concerns

In which age does the girls have hairs in their undearms

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During Puberty and the age range varies

Size of penish does not increase

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Size of penis will not increase after puberty

FAQs

Is Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection a chemotherapy medicine?

No, Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is not a chemotherapy medicine. Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is a synthetic hormone analogue medicine which is used for the treatment of hormone-dependent conditions in men and women.

Does Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection stop periods?

Yes, the periods tend to stop while taking Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection injections as this medicine alters the reproductive hormones in females. Sometimes, there can be vaginal bleeding in few cases. If this occurs, please contact your doctor to get yourself assessed and follow the direction of your doctor.

Is Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection a hormonal medicine and can it be given in pregnancy?

Yes, Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection is a hormonal medicine which alters the reproductive hormones when given in females. This medication is not recommended for use in women who are or may become pregnant because this can harm the fetus in the womb. Using this medicine during pregnancy may also lead to abortion of the baby. Do inform your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant before starting this medication.

Can taking Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection affect my bones?

Yes, there are chances of Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection affecting your bones. Using Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection may cause a decrease in bone mineral density and make the bones weaker. In women, bone density should be assessed before starting the treatment. Special care and monitoring should be done in women with increased risk of osteoporosis. If at all needed, additional medicines may be given to prevent the development of osteoporosis in patients with decreased bone mineral density.

Can Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection cause diabetes or increased blood sugar?

Yes, Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection may cause an increase in blood sugar levels, worsening the blood glucose control in patients with diabetes. It can even increase the risk of developing diabetes. Therefore, you must monitor the blood glucose and/or glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) from time to time to keep a track of the glucose control and inform your doctor in case you develop any problem. Diabetic patients when prescribed this medication should monitor the sugar levels more frequently while taking this treatment.

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Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection

Product introduction

Uses of Leufol Injection

Benefits of Leufol Injection

In Treatment of Endometriosis

In Treatment of Uterine fibroids

In Treatment of Precocious puberty (premature puberty)

Side effects of Leufol Injection

Common side effects of Leufol

How to use Leufol Injection

Safety advice

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Is Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection a chemotherapy medicine?

Does Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection stop periods?

Is Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection a hormonal medicine and can it be given in pregnancy?

Can taking Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection affect my bones?

Can Leufol Depot 3.75mg Injection cause diabetes or increased blood sugar?

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