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Cancer Drug Information

  • Posted: 05/01/2008
  • Updated: 07/19/2011

Leuprolide Acetate

listen 1  (LOO-proh-lide A-seh-tayt)

This page contains brief information about leuprolide acetate and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

US Brand Name(s): Lupron Depot-3 Month
Lupron Depot-4 Month
Lupron Depot-Ped
Lupron Depot
Lupron
Viadur
FDA Approved: Yes

Use in Cancer

Leuprolide acetate is approved for palliative treatment of:

Leuprolide acetate is also being studied in the treatment of other types of cancer.

More About Leuprolide Acetate

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary 2 - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Leuprolide Acetate 3 - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

  • warnings about this drug,
  • what this drug is used for and how it is used,
  • what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
  • what you should know about this drug before using it,
  • other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
  • possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Research Results

Clinical Trial Results: Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy for Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer Improves Survival 4 - Important clinical trial results for this drug, background information, and how the trial was done.

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Leuprolide Acetate 5 - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.


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Glossary Terms

advanced cancer (ad-VANST KAN-ser)
Cancer that has spread to other places in the body and usually cannot be cured or controlled with treatment.
cancer (KAN-ser)
A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is a cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is a cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is a cancer that starts in blood-forming tissue such as the bone marrow, and causes large numbers of abnormal blood cells to be produced and enter the blood. Lymphoma and multiple myeloma are cancers that begin in the cells of the immune system. Central nervous system cancers are cancers that begin in the tissues of the brain and spinal cord. Also called malignancy.
palliative therapy (PA-lee-uh-tiv THAYR-uh-pee)
Treatment given to relieve the symptoms and reduce the suffering caused by cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Palliative cancer therapies are given together with other cancer treatments, from the time of diagnosis, through treatment, survivorship, recurrent or advanced disease, and at the end of life.
prostate cancer (PROS-tayt KAN-ser)
Cancer that forms in tissues of the prostate (a gland in the male reproductive system found below the bladder and in front of the rectum). Prostate cancer usually occurs in older men.

Table of Links

1http://www.cancer.gov/PublishedContent/Media/CDR/Media/721043.mp3
2http://www.cancer.gov/Templates/drugdictionary.aspx?CdrID=40058
3http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a685040.html
4http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/results/hormoneRTX0209
5http://www.cancer.gov/Search/ClinicalTrialsLink.aspx?id=40058&idtype=1
6http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/alphalist
7http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/druginfo/drug-page-index
8http://www.cancer.gov/clinicaltrials/learningabout/approval-process-for-cancer-
drugs
9http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Therapy/investigational-drug-access