ELIGARD® is a safe and effective way to manage your advanced prostate cancer3
ELIGARD uses advanced, extended-release delivery technology to provide consistent, continuous testosterone suppression.3,5
Testosterone suppression is typically reached within 3 weeks3
Innovative controlled-release technology that provides consistent, continuous testosterone suppression3,5
in ELIGARD, leuprolide acetate, has been proven in clinical studies to be safe and effective3
How is ELIGARD administered?
ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a physician. It is given as a single subcutaneous injection, which means it is injected with a short needle just under the skin.
You may receive ELIGARD either every month, 3 months, 4 months, or 6 months depending on which dosing option you and your doctor decide is best.
Use the list below to start a conversation about ELIGARD or help you learn what to expect.
This information doesn’t replace the advice of your doctor; be sure to talk to your doctor about any side effects you have or lifestyle changes you make during treatment.
Hot flashes may feel like a sudden rush of warmth in the face, neck, chest, and back. They may last a few seconds to a few hours. Talk to your doctor if you have hot flashes; they may be able to help.
Fatigue can feel like extreme tiredness, exhaustion, or even having a hard time concentrating. There are many causes of fatigue, including inactivity, poor sleep, and side effects from drugs like ELIGARD. You can do many easy things to cope with fatigue:
You may get lightheaded when blood vessels in the brain dilate (expand). Alcohol, excitement, high temperatures, hyperventilation (breathing too fast), and certain medicines can also cause dizziness. Call your doctor if you feel any of the following, which may be a side effect or possibly something more serious:
You may experience other side effects and should always tell your doctor about how you are feeling when receiving ELIGARD.
Additional side effects have been reported with ELIGARD. Please see additional Important Safety Information for ELIGARD.
Important Safety Information
ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.
The most common injection site reactions are transient burning and stinging, pain, bruising, and redness. The most common side effects include hot flashes/sweats, fatigue, weakness, muscle pain, dizziness, clamminess, testicular shrinkage, decreased erections and enlargement of breasts. Other side effects, including thinning of bones that may lead to fracture, and rare but serious problems with the pituitary gland in the brain, have been reported with ELIGARD.
These are not all the possible side effects of ELIGARD. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Please see Full Prescribing Information for additional Important Safety Information.
Important Safety Information
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ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.
ELIGARD® is used for the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. ELIGARD is a prescription medication that must be administered by a health care professional.