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Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Injection (Prostate)) and QT interval prolongation

Result of checking the interaction of drug Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Injection (Prostate)) and disease QT interval prolongation for safety when used together.

Check result:

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Injection (Prostate)) <> QT interval prolongation

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Androgen deprivation therapy may prolong the QT/QTc interval. Health care providers should consider if benefits of therapy outweigh the potential risks in patients with congenital long QT syndrome, congestive heart failure, electrolyte abnormalities, or taking other drugs that can also prolong the QT interval. Consider periodic monitoring of EKG and electrolytes.

Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Injection (Prostate))

Generic Name: leuprolide

Brand Name: Eligard, Lupron Depot, Lupron, Lupron Depot-Ped, Lupron Depot-Gyn, Viadur

Synonyms: Leuprolide

What is Lupron Depot (Leuprolide Injection (Prostate))?