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Comparing Eligard vs Lupron Depot

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Eligard leuprolide

Lupron Depot leuprolide

Prescribed for Prostate Cancer. Eligard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Lupron Depot is a hormone deprivation treatment that may be used for the palliative care of advanced prostate cancer. The main side effects are hot flushes and general pain and it may cause... View more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Eligard side effects document.

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance

Quantity	1 powder for injection, extended release
Dosage	7.5 mg/month
Per Unit^*	$480.07 - $481.07
Cost^*	$480.07 - $481.07

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Quantity	1 kit
Dosage	7.5 mg/month
Per Unit^*	$1,854.72
Cost^*	$1,854.72

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Generic Availability

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available

Subcutaneous powder for injection, extended release

Intramuscular kit
Intramuscular powder for injection, extended release

Brand Names

Other leuprolide brands include: Fensolvi, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-PED Other leuprolide brands include: Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron Depot-PED

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

4.25 hours

CSA Schedule**

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 259 drugs are known to interact with Eligard:

53 major drug interactions (145 brand and generic names)
204 moderate drug interactions (788 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

A total of 259 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot:

53 major drug interactions (145 brand and generic names)
204 moderate drug interactions (788 brand and generic names)
2 minor drug interactions (11 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

January 26, 1989

WADA Class

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N/A

More Information

** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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