Prolide 11.25mg Injection

Prolide Injection contains Leuprorelin (also called leuprolide) as its active ingredient. It is used to treat prostate cancer in men. In women, it is used for the treatment of uterine fibroids and endometriosis (a condition that causes symptoms like painful periods, excessive bleeding, pain while passing urine, etc).

It is also used to treat very early puberty in children. This medicine will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection. You should avoid self-injecting.

Before using Prolide Injection, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

Prolide Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any other symptoms right after taking this injection, seek urgent medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse as to when Prolide Injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Leuprorelin in Prolide Injection works by lowering the levels of testosterone (in men) and estrogen (in women) in the body.

Directions for Use

• Prolide Injection will be given to you in hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I use Prolide Injection during pregnancy?

Prolide Injection must not be used during pregnancy as there is limited information available in pregnant women. If you get pregnant while on treatment, discontinue using this medicine and immediately contact your doctor. Proper birth control measures should be taken while on treatment.

Breast Feeding

Can I use Prolide Injection while breastfeeding?

Prolide Injection should not be used while breastfeeding as there is limited safety information available. Please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

Can I drive if I have used Prolide Injection?

Prolide Injection may blur your vision and make you dizzy, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol if I have used Prolide Injection?

You should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Prolide Injection.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have diabetes.
• You have problems with your heart, liver or kidneys.
• You have or are at an increased risk of having a bone condition called osteoporosis.
• You consume alcohol regularly.
• You suffer from any mental health problems.
• You continue to have your periods after starting Prolide Injection.
• You notice severe or abnormal vaginal bleeding.
• You or your partner need to use proper birth control measures (non-hormonal contraception) while on treatment.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Leuprorelin or any other ingredients of Prolide Injection.
• If you experience abnormal or irregular vaginal bleeding, which the doctor is unaware of.
• If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding.

Side effects

• Injection site reactions such as pain, redness, swelling
• Tiredness
• Sweating
• Hot flashes
• Altered mood
• Joint or bone pain
• Headache
• Nausea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Prolide Injection works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat your heart problems (like quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone, sotalol), medicines to treat your mental health problems (like clozapine, risperidone, quetiapine) and antibiotics (like moxifloxacin).

Storage and disposal

• Store Prolide Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Prolide Injection?

• Prolide Injection is used in men for the treatment of prostate cancer.
• It is also used in women to treat uterine fibroids and endometriosis (causing symptoms such as menstrual cramps, excessive bleeding, pain while urinating, etc.).
• This medicine is also used in children to treat early puberty.

What should be discussed with my healthcare professional before I start the treatment with Prolide Injection?

• Inform the doctor about your detailed medical & surgical history.
• Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver or kidney disease or have fits.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or planning to have a baby.
• Prolide Injection may interact with other medicines, hence, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including supplements or herbal products. Also, inform your doctor if you are stopping any medicine.

Does Prolide need to be refrigerated?

• Store Prolide under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• It is usually stored at room temperature, protected from moisture.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

How do you take Prolide Injections?

• Prolide Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.