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Lupron Depot IM

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: LEUPROLIDE MONTHLY (7.5 MG) - INTRAMUSCULAR INJECTION
Pronounced: (LEW-pro-lide)

Lupron Depot IM Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Lupron Depot IM Missed Dose

It is very important that you do not miss any doses. However, if you do miss a dose, contact your doctor promptly to establish a new schedule.

Lupron Depot IM Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., blood testosterone level, PSA blood test) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress. Consult your doctor for more details.

Lupron Depot IM Storage

Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Once mixed, use the medication immediately. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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