Lupron Depot® & Endometriosis Physician Reference Materials from TAP

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Download and print these useful endometriosis reference materials.

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Disease Prevalence Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses the prevalence of endometriosis.
After a Clinical Diagnosis Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot can deliver powerful, proven relief from the pain of endometriosis.
ACOG Supports Clinical Diagnosis Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses the ACOG guidelines on the use of GnRH agonists for patients with chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis.
Treat for a Full 6 Months Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses how a full 6-month course of therapy of Lupron Depot can offer patients effective, long-lasting symptom relief.
After OC Failure Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot has a different mechanism of action than oral contraceptives.
Post Laparoscopy Postcard
Informational postcard on the pain-free interval following surgery for endometriosis.
Add-back Efficacy Postcard
Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot can offer relief from endometriosis symptoms when given with progestin, norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily, from day one.
Reducing Bone Loss and Hot Flashes
Informational postcard on how Lupron Depot plus a progestin, norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily, combination therapy significantly reduces bone loss.
Anatomical Line Drawings
These drawings will help when counseling patients on endometriosis. You can use these drawings to sketch on as you explain endometriosis to your patients.
- Female Reproductive Organs - anterior view
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- Female Reproductive Organs - sagittal section
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Videos

Download videos to educate yourself and your staff about the proper administration technique for Lupron Depot, as well as needlestick safety.

How to Administer Lupron Depot

Learn how to prepare the injection, mix the microspheres, and activate the LuproLoc safety device:

How to Administer Lupron Depot (7,813K) Duration: 58sec

Needlestick Safety

Safety expert Karen Sellers, LPN, CUA, ACLS provides valuable insights for anyone who administers injectable drugs:

Increasing Awareness of Needlestick Accidents (661K)
Duration: 28sec
What Are the Risks? (757K)
Duration: 27sec
Protection Devices (2,643K)
Duration: 1min 25sec
Needlestick Safety Devices (1,533K)
Duration: 48sec
Activating Needlestick Safety Devices (1,183K)
Duration: 41sec
Why Needlestick Safety Devices Are Important (3,021K)
Duration: 1min 34sec

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Lupron Depot® (leuprolide acetate) Patient Brochures from TAP

Download booklets in English and Spanish about endometriosis and what to expect with Lupron Depot.

Now you can order Lupron Depot online. Once you've set up an account, it only takes a few clicks.

Important Safety and Other Information

Side effects are generally those related to hypoestrogenism, including vasomotor flushes, headaches, and vaginal dryness. After 6 months of therapy with Lupron Depot 3.75 mg, vertebral bone density decreased by an average of 3.2% compared with the pretreatment value. Lupron Depot is indicated for the management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. Individual results may vary. Please see the full Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms, and the Patient Product Information for the 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms.

The most commonly reported side effects of Lupron Depot plus norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily are vasomotor flushes, headache, nausea/vomiting, depression/emotional lability, and asthenia. In addition, Lupron Depot plus norethindrone acetate-treated patients had significantly decreased HDL levels and significantly increased LDL/HDL ratios. After treatment, mean serum lipid levels in patients with follow-up data returned to pretreatment values. Norethindrone acetate should be used with caution in women with cardiovascular risk factors including lipid abnormalities and cigarette smoking. Please refer to the norethindrone acetate prescribing information for warnings, precautions, contraindications and adverse reactions. Lupron Depot is indicated for the management of endometriosis, including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. Lupron Depot with norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily is also indicated for initial management of endometriosis and for management of recurrence of symptoms. Duration of initial treatment or retreatment should be limited to 6 months. Individual results may vary. Please see the full Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms, and the Patient Product Information for the 3.75 mg and -3 Month 11.25 mg dosage forms.

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Endometriosis Main Hormone Therapy About Lupron Depot Efficacy Dosing & Administration Safety Information Resources for Your Patients Links Procurement Physician Materials Links	Physician Materials Materials to Print Download and print these useful endometriosis reference materials. You will need Adobe® Reader® to view and print the materials on this page. To download the free reader, click on the icon below. Disease Prevalence Postcard Informational postcard that discusses the prevalence of endometriosis. After a Clinical Diagnosis Postcard Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot can deliver powerful, proven relief from the pain of endometriosis. ACOG Supports Clinical Diagnosis Postcard Informational postcard that discusses the ACOG guidelines on the use of GnRH agonists for patients with chronic pelvic pain associated with endometriosis. Treat for a Full 6 Months Postcard Informational postcard that discusses how a full 6-month course of therapy of Lupron Depot can offer patients effective, long-lasting symptom relief. After OC Failure Postcard Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot has a different mechanism of action than oral contraceptives. Post Laparoscopy Postcard Informational postcard on the pain-free interval following surgery for endometriosis. Add-back Efficacy Postcard Informational postcard that discusses how Lupron Depot can offer relief from endometriosis symptoms when given with progestin, norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily, from day one. Reducing Bone Loss and Hot Flashes Informational postcard on how Lupron Depot plus a progestin, norethindrone acetate 5 mg daily, combination therapy significantly reduces bone loss. Anatomical Line Drawings These drawings will help when counseling patients on endometriosis. You can use these drawings to sketch on as you explain endometriosis to your patients. Female Reproductive Organs - anterior view go to drawing with labels go to drawing without labels Female Reproductive Organs - sagittal section go to drawing with labels go to drawing without labels Videos Download videos to educate yourself and your staff about the proper administration technique for Lupron Depot, as well as needlestick safety. How to Administer Lupron Depot Learn how to prepare the injection, mix the microspheres, and activate the LuproLoc safety device: How to Administer Lupron Depot (7,813K) Duration: 58sec Needlestick Safety Safety expert Karen Sellers, LPN, CUA, ACLS provides valuable insights for anyone who administers injectable drugs: Increasing Awareness of Needlestick Accidents (661K) Duration: 28sec What Are the Risks? (757K) Duration: 27sec Protection Devices (2,643K) Duration: 1min 25sec Needlestick Safety Devices (1,533K) Duration: 48sec Activating Needlestick Safety Devices (1,183K) Duration: 41sec Why Needlestick Safety Devices Are Important (3,021K) Duration: 1min 34sec Get links to professional sites	Download booklets in English and Spanish about endometriosis and what to expect with Lupron Depot. Now you can order Lupron Depot online. Once you've set up an account, it only takes a few clicks.