Enanton Depot Dual
Enanton Depot Dual 30 mg is an injectable medicine containing leuprorelin acetate, a synthetic hormone that lowers testosterone and estrogen levels in the body, used to treat advanced prostate cancer.
Form
injektiokuiva-aine ja liuotin suspensiota varten, esitäytetty ruisku
Strength
30 mg
Active Ingredient
Leuprorelin acetate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
30 mg of the medicine is given as a single dose under the skin approximately every six months (168–180 days).
Method
The medicine is given as an injection under the skin. Do not inject into a vein or artery, as this can cause blood clots.
Important
This medicine is given every six months, not daily. It is important to follow the correct dosing interval of 6 months to prevent worsening prostate cancer symptoms.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Mood changes, depression, difficulty sleeping
- •Hot flashes
- •Increased LDH enzyme in blood
- •Liver problems (jaundice)
- •Sweating
- •Muscle weakness
- •Decreased sex drive and ability
- •Shrinking testicles
- •Reactions at the injection site, warmth
RARE
- •Anemia, decreased platelets, weight changes
- •Loss of appetite, increased blood triglycerides, cholesterol, sugar, potassium, or uric acid
- •Headache, dizziness, tingling sensations
- •Deafness, ringing in ears
- •Abnormal EKG findings, enlarged heart, facial flushing
- •Nausea, vomiting, increased bilirubin and liver enzyme levels in blood
- •Skin inflammation, increased hair growth on head, rash, itching
- •Joint, bone, shoulder, lower back, or limb pain
- •Frequent urination, blood in urine, increased blood urea levels
- •Breast enlargement, uncomfortable feeling in pelvic floor, difficulty walking, swelling
- •Feeling of pressure in chest, stiffness, general discomfort, tiredness, fever
- •Injection site symptoms (pain, hardening, redness)
- •Hypersensitivity, hives, wheezing, chills, severe allergic reaction
- •Blood clot, lung blood clot, diarrhea
- •Abscess at injection site
- •Bleeding or tissue death in the pituitary gland (pituitary apoplexy)
- •Metabolic syndrome (high blood pressure, unhealthy fat levels in blood, insulin resistance), fatty liver, epileptic seizures
- •Vision problems, heart palpitations, EKG changes (prolonged QT interval), lung inflammation, lung disease
- •Osteoporosis (including spinal fracture), decreased bone density
- •Increased pressure inside the skull (idiopathic intracranial hypertension)
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to leuprorelin acetate or any other ingredients in the medicine.
- Talk to your doctor if you have urinary tract blockage, spinal cord injury, diabetes, a higher risk of metabolic, heart, or blood vessel diseases, or a history of epilepsy or liver problems.
- If you have a heart condition, including an irregular heartbeat, or are taking medicines for it, your doctor needs to know, as this medicine can increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
- You may have an increased risk of osteoporosis (thinning bones) and bone fractures.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you experience severe or persistent headaches, vision problems, or ringing in your ears.
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- Depression, which can be severe, has been reported. Tell your doctor if you feel depressed while using this medicine.
- Stop using this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you develop serious skin reactions like red patches, peeling skin, or blisters, which may be preceded by flu-like symptoms.