Lupron Depot® for Prostate Cancer: Using LuproLoc

Using the LuproLoc Needlestick Safety Device

Lupron Depot was the first drug in its class to make available a safety device designed to help:

Reduce needlestick accidents and injuries with added protection
Prevent the accidental spread of blood-borne pathogens
Simplify safety with integrated, intuitive design
Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration* (OSHA) Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act

How to Use LuproLoc

After administering Lupron Depot, just follow these simple instructions.

Administering Luproloc for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Withdraw the needle. Immediately activate the LuproLoc safety device by pushing the arrow forward with the thumb or finger. Continue pushing until the device is fully extended and a CLICK is heard or felt. If a click is not heard or felt, the LuproLoc may not be completely activated.

*OSHA does not approve or endorse any product. It is the customer's sole responsibility to identify, evaluate, and implement the use of safer medical devices based on the specific hazard presented, specific procedures conducted, feasibility of implementation, and commercial availability of an engineering control that may assist in the isolation or removal of the blood-borne pathogen hazard.

Additional Information

Use the medication immediately after reconstitution. Dispose of the syringe according to applicable regulations and procedures.

If you still have any questions about administering Lupron Depot, please call toll-free for further assistance:

1-800-622-2011

Pharmacy Solutions, a licensed pharmacy, can help your office streamline reimbursement and delivery of Lupron Depot. To enroll, call:

1-800-859-0220

Watch a training video on Lupron Depot administration.

Important Safety and Other Information

The most common side effect associated with Lupron Depot is hot flashes. Like other treatment options, LH-RH agonists may cause impotence. Symptoms may worsen over the first few weeks of treatment. Periodic monitoring of PSA and serum testosterone levels is recommended. Lupron Depot -4 Month 30 mg, -3 Month 22.5 mg, and 7.5 mg dosage forms are not indicated for use in women. Lupron Depot is indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Individual results may vary. Please see the full Prescribing Information for Lupron Depot -4 Month 30 mg, -3 Month 22.5 mg and 7.5 mg dosage forms and the Patient Product Information.

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Advanced Prostate Cancer Main Hormone Therapy About Lupron Depot Efficacy Dosing & Administration Safety Information Resources for Your Patients Links Using LuproLoc™ Physician Materials Procurement Links	Using the LuproLoc Needlestick Safety Device Lupron Depot was the first drug in its class to make available a safety device designed to help: Reduce needlestick accidents and injuries with added protection Prevent the accidental spread of blood-borne pathogens Simplify safety with integrated, intuitive design Comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration* (OSHA) Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act How to Use LuproLoc After administering Lupron Depot, just follow these simple instructions. Withdraw the needle. Immediately activate the LuproLoc safety device by pushing the arrow forward with the thumb or finger. Continue pushing until the device is fully extended and a CLICK is heard or felt. If a click is not heard or felt, the LuproLoc may not be completely activated. OSHA does not approve or endorse any product. It is the customer's sole responsibility to identify, evaluate, and implement the use of safer medical devices based on the specific hazard presented, specific procedures conducted, feasibility of implementation, and commercial availability of an engineering control that may assist in the isolation or removal of the blood-borne pathogen hazard. Additional Information Use the medication immediately after reconstitution. Dispose of the syringe according to applicable regulations and procedures. If you still have any questions about administering Lupron Depot, please call toll-free for further assistance: 1-800-622-2011*	Pharmacy Solutions, a licensed pharmacy, can help your office streamline reimbursement and delivery of Lupron Depot. To enroll, call: 1-800-859-0220 Watch a training video on Lupron Depot administration.