Description and Brand Names
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US Brand Name
- Lupaneta Pack
Descriptions
Leuprolide injection and norethindrone tablets are used together to treat pain caused by endometriosis. This combination is also used to prevent the symptoms of endometriosis from occurring again. This medicine should be used no longer than 12 months.
Leuprolide injection is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that is similar to a natural hormone that is produced in the brain. It decreases the amount of estrogen in the body and helps treat endometriosis. Norethindrone is a synthetic (man-made) progestin hormone that is used to treat thinning of the bones caused by leuprolide.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Powder for Suspension, 3 Month
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension, 1 Month
Portions of this document last updated: Oct. 01, 2020
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