Prolemax 11.25mg Injection

Quick info

Prolemax 11.25mg Injection is used to treat prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and central precocious puberty. Prolemax 11.25mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is also used to treat endometriosis (endometrium of the uterus grows excessively and causes symptoms like pain, heavy or irregular periods), uterine fibroids and central precocious puberty (very early puberty).

How it works

Reduces the amount of sex hormones (testosterone in men and estrogen in women)..Works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males..Also acts by shutting off hormones made by the ovaries (female reproductive organs) so the estrogen (one of the hormones that causes females to have periods) level is lowered.

Direction of use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Tips

• Helps in the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer.
• May also be used to treat endometriosis and uterine fibroids.
• Given as an injection either under the skin or into a muscle.
• May cause dizziness and visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
• Will cause menstrual periods to stop. Periods will resume 7-12 weeks after the final injection. Consult your doctor if you experience menstrual bleed despite treatment.