Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Leuprolide Injection
Leuprolide Injection
| Generic name | leuprolide acetate |
|---|---|
| Drug class | GnRH agonist (gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist) |
| Forms | Injection |
Leuprolide acetate injection is a man-made version of a hormone that occurs naturally in your body called gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH or LH-RH). It is a sterile liquid that is injected under the skin to treat advanced prostate cancer by lowering testosterone levels.
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