Comparing Ganirelix vs Lupron
| Ganirelix | Lupron (leuprolide) |
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| Ganirelix | Lupron (leuprolide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Gonadotropin Inhibition. Ganirelix may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer, Precocious Puberty. Lupron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| More about Ganirelix | More about (leuprolide) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Be the first to share your experience with this drug. |
Lupron has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 74 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||
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View all Ganirelix side effects |
View all Lupron side effects |
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| Drug Class | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | ||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | ||
| Fyremadel | Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-PED, Lutrate Depot | |
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||
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16.2 hours |
4.25 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||
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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. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||
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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. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||
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A total of 8 drugs are known to interact with Ganirelix:
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A total of 282 drugs are known to interact with Lupron:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||
| First Approval Date | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| More Information | ||
| Patient Resources | ||
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| Professional Resources | ||
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| Related Treatment Guide | ||
1 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.
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