Updated: 5/1/2021

Leuprolide

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  • Mechanism
    • GnRH analog
      • See female hypothalamic-pituitary axis topic
      • See male hypothalamic-pituitary axis topic
    • Action depends on mode of administration
      • GnRH antagonist when infusion continuously
        • causes initial increase in androgens after initial administration
      • GnRH agonist when infused in a pulsatile manner
        • is the natural way the body releases GnRH
  • Indications
    • Infertility (pulsatile)
    • Prostate cancer (continuous)
      • coadministered with flutamide
    • Uterine fibroids
  • Toxicity
    • Antiandrogen side effects
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting

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