Comparing Leuprolide vs Lupron Depot-PED
Leuprolide | Lupron Depot-PED |
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Leuprolide | Lupron Depot-PED (leuprolide) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Prostate Cancer, Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids, Precocious Puberty, Female Infertility, Breast Cancer - Adjuvant, Hirsutism, Uterine Leiomyomata. leuprolide may also be used for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Precocious Puberty. Lupron Depot-PED may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Precocious Puberty
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More about Leuprolide | More about (leuprolide) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Leuprolide has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 376 ratings on Drugs.com. 41% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
Lupron Depot-PED has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: leuprolide side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lupron Depot-PED side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all leuprolide prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-PED | Other leuprolide brands include: Camcevi, Eligard, Fensolvi, Lupron, Lupron Depot | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
4.25 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 280 drugs are known to interact with leuprolide:
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A total of 280 drugs are known to interact with Lupron Depot-PED:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
January 26, 1989 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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** 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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