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Leuprolide Accetate

Leuprolide acetate is a hormone injection used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

Clinical information

Common uses

advanced prostate cancer (palliative treatment)

Cautions

symptoms and bone pain can temporarily worsen when starting
urinary blockage and spinal cord compression have occurred
severe skin reactions possible — stop if suspected
testosterone and PSA levels need periodic checking

Pregnancy: avoid — may harm an unborn baby

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, leuprolide acetate injection label, setid 4838c674-044e-46b2-81e7-c691b99d8fa5 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations6

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Eligard 22.5Mg Inj	Parenteral ( Injection )	22.5MG	authorized importers after registration of the product	hospital
Leuprolide Accetate	Parenteral ( Injection )	22.5mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Leuprolide Accetate	Parenteral ( Injection )	4mg/4ml	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Leuprolide Accetate	Parenteral ( Injection )	45mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Leuprolide Acetate	Parenteral ( Injection )	3.75mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital
Leuprolide Acetate	Parenteral ( Injection )	11.25mg	MFDA designated importers with Pre Authorization approval before import	hospital