ABOUT ELIGARD - A Hormonal Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

How Is ELIGARD Administered?

Subcutaneous Injection

ELIGARD is injected under the skin; this is called a "subcutaneous" injection.

Novel Delivery System

ELIGARD hormonal therapy for the palliative treatment (management of symptoms) of advanced prostate cancer involves receiving regular injections in your doctor's office, clinic, or hospital. ELIGARD is designed to deliver leuprolide acetate continuously over a defined treatment period. This is called "sustained release." Of all the hormonal therapies, only ELIGARD uses the ATRIGEL^®* delivery system. ELIGARD is injected as a liquid under the skin with a small-gauge, 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch needle. Only a very small volume of liquid needs to be injected. After injection, the liquid solidifies into a small pellet that releases medication throughout the treatment period. You may feel this small bump when you first receive the injection. This mass eventually disintegrates.

ELIGARD has the Broadest Dosing Options

With dosing every 1, 3, 4 or 6 months, ELIGARD offers you more choices and more convenience. Learn more about ELIGARD dosing and the latest addition to the ELIGARD family, ELIGARD 45 mg, the first and only 6-month hormone therapy.

*ATRIGEL is a registered trademark of Atrix Laboratories.

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Indications and Important Safety Information

Indication
ELIGARD is a prescription drug, given by injection, for the management of advanced prostate cancer. However, there is no known cure for prostate cancer.

Important Information
ELIGARD should not be used by women, children, or anyone who is allergic to the drug leuprolide acetate or any of the ingredients of ELIGARD.

ELIGARD, like other drugs in its class, causes a temporary increase in testosterone during the first weeks of treatment. Patients may experience worsening of symptoms or new symptoms during the first weeks of treatment, including bone pain, nerve damage, blood in the urine, or difficulty urinating. The most common side effects are hot flashes, injection site pain (including burning and stinging), fatigue, and testicular atrophy.

Please see patient information for important additional information.