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| − | Class/mechanism: <ref name="insert">[http://www.rxabbott.com/pdf/lupron7_5mg.pdf Leuprolide (Lupron) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/leuprolide.pdf Leuprolide (Lupron) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref> | + | Class/mechanism: LH-RH agonist; inhibits gonadotropin secretion, decreasing circulating levels of LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), and suppressing synthesis of ovarian and testicular steroids.<ref name="insert">[http://www.rxabbott.com/pdf/lupron7_5mg.pdf Leuprolide (Lupron) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/leuprolide.pdf Leuprolide (Lupron) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref><ref>[http://www.lupron.com/ Lupron manufacturer's website]</ref> |
| − | <br>Route: | + | <br>Route: IM |
| − | <br>Extravasation: | + | <br>Extravasation: n/a |
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the package insert<ref name="insert"></ref>. | For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as [http://www.thomsonhc.com/home/dispatch Micromedex], [http://online.lexi.com/ Lexicomp], [http://www.utdol.com/online/content/search.do UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp)], or the package insert<ref name="insert"></ref>. | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 22 February 2012
General information
Class/mechanism: LH-RH agonist; inhibits gonadotropin secretion, decreasing circulating levels of LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone), and suppressing synthesis of ovarian and testicular steroids.[1][2][3]
Route: IM
Extravasation: n/a
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the package insert[1].
Patient drug information
- Leuprolide (Lupron) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Leuprolide (Lupron) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]