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What is Eligard used for?
Who should not take Eligard?
What should I tell my health care provider?
What are some possible side effects?
What is Eligard used for?
Generic Name: leuprolide acetate for injectable suspension
Date of Approval: December 15, 2004
Company: QLT Inc.
Treatment for: Prostate Cancer
Eligard is used for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It works by lowering the levels of testosterone in the human body, this may result in a
reduction of symptoms that are related to the disease.
Who should not take Eligard?
Patients with metastatic vertebral lesions or with urinary tract obstruction should be observed closely during the first couple of weeks of
Therapy
What should I tell my health care provider?
Tell your health care provider if you:
- See a increase in symptoms. Some people may experience worsening of symptoms or new signs and symptoms
during the first couple weeks of the treatment.
What are some possible side effects of Eligard?
The most common side effects of ELIGARD:
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Reduction of the size of the testes
- Dizziness
- Stomach and intestinal upset
For more detailed information about Eligard, ask your health care provider or pharmacist.
Common misspelling of Eligard - eligaurd, elagard elagaurd Leuprolide acetate
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