Lectrum injection 3.75mg

About Lectrum injection 3.75mg

Lectrum Injection Uses

• Treats advanced prostate cancer
• Treats endometriosis
• Treats uterine fibroids
• Used in some fertility treatment protocols

Lectrum Injection Benefits

• Needs only one injection per month
• Lowers hormone levels without surgery
• Helps shrink hormone sensitive tumors

Leuprolide acetate works on the pituitary gland to reduce the release of hormones that fuel certain cancers and hormone sensitive conditions. This lowers testosterone in men and estrogen in women over time.

Prostate cancer and endometriosis cases are rising across Pakistan, and specialists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi regularly prescribe this depot injection as part of long term treatment plans. A trained healthcare provider must administer each dose.

Hormone levels typically rise briefly in the first week before falling, so doctors may add other medicines during this early flare. Regular monitoring through blood tests tracks how well the treatment is working.

Drug Class

• GnRH Agonist

Lectrum injection 3.75mg formula

• Leuprolide Acetate

Available forms

• Injection

How to use Lectrum injection 3.75mg?

• A doctor or nurse administers this injection into the muscle or under the skin.
• One dose is given every four weeks unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Attend all scheduled follow up appointments to track hormone levels.
• Report new bone pain or urinary symptoms to your doctor promptly.
• Do not attempt to self administer this injection at home.

Drug Interactions

• QT Prolonging Drugs: Combining Lectrum with medicines that affect heart rhythm raises the risk of dangerous arrhythmias.
• Antidiabetic Drugs: This injection can affect blood sugar control and may require dose adjustments in diabetic patients.
• Corticosteroids: Long term steroid use alongside Lectrum can further weaken bone density.

Risks and warnings

• Tumor Flare: Testosterone may rise briefly in the first weeks, temporarily worsening prostate cancer symptoms like bone pain.
• Bone Density: Long term use can reduce bone mineral density and raise fracture risk.
• Heart Risk: This medicine may increase the risk of heart problems in men with existing cardiovascular disease.
• Pregnancy: Lectrum is not used during confirmed pregnancy because it can harm the developing fetus.
• Mood Changes: Some patients report mood swings, hot flashes, or depression during treatment.

Side Effects

• Hot flashes
• Injection site pain or swelling
• Reduced libido
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Bone or joint pain
• Mood changes

Storage Conditions

Store Lectrum injection in a refrigerator between two and eight degrees Celsius. Do not freeze the vial, and keep it in its original carton away from light.