Lupron Depot® for Prostate Cancer: Info from TAP Pharmaceuticals

About Lupron Depot

Lupron Depot was the first luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. In this section of the site, learn about Lupron Depot:

Efficacy. Consistent administration produces prolonged suppression of testicular testosterone production.
Dosing. How to dose and administer Lupron Depot.
Safety. Read important safety information about Lupron Depot.

On Your Side

With over 17 years of experience in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, Lupron Depot is on your side. Lupron Depot offers you:

Convenient dosing options^1-3
Ease of storage — no refrigeration needed^1-3
Microsphere technology^1-3
The smallest needle gauge of any controlled-release LH-RH agonist^4-14
- No conclusions regarding comparative safety or efficacy can be drawn from this information. Route of administration varies.
The safety feature of LuproLoc™ technology^1-3

Outside Diameter Comparison (15x Actual Size)

All depictions represent the smallest needle gauge available for these products, and are proportionate representations that have been magnified 15 times their actual size.

Learn about Lupron Depot efficacy

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Lupron Depot® (leuprolide acetate) Patient Brochures from TAP

Download material to help answer patients’ questions about what to expect with Lupron Depot.

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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References

Lupron Depot® 7.5 mg Full Prescribing Information.
Lupron Depot® -3 Month 22.5 mg Full Prescribing Information.
Lupron Depot® -4 Month 30 mg Full Prescribing Information.
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Eligard® 30 mg Full Prescribing 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	About Lupron Depot Lupron Depot was the first luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist indicated for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. In this section of the site, learn about Lupron Depot: Efficacy. Consistent administration produces prolonged suppression of testicular testosterone production. Dosing. How to dose and administer Lupron Depot. Safety. Read important safety information about Lupron Depot. On Your Side With over 17 years of experience in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, Lupron Depot is on your side. Lupron Depot offers you: Convenient dosing options^1-3 Ease of storage — no refrigeration needed^1-3 Microsphere technology^1-3 The smallest needle gauge of any controlled-release LH-RH agonist^4-14 No conclusions regarding comparative safety or efficacy can be drawn from this information. Route of administration varies. The safety feature of LuproLoc™ technology^1-3 Outside Diameter Comparison (15x Actual Size) All depictions represent the smallest needle gauge available for these products, and are proportionate representations that have been magnified 15 times their actual size. Learn about Lupron Depot efficacy	Now you can order Lupron Depot online. Once you've set up an account, it only takes a few clicks. Download material to help answer patients’ questions about what to expect with Lupron Depot.