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Eligard 2 Months
from eMedTV.comEligard® (leuprolide acetate) is a type of hormone therapy used in the treatment of prostate cancer. It is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist, a type of drug also sometimes called a luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LH-RH) agonist.
When receiving treatment with Eligard, the drug is injected just under the skin every 1, 3, 4, or 6 months. Receiving Eligard every 2 months is not an option. You can give yourself the shots; however, most men receive them at a healthcare provider's office.
(Click Eligard Dosage to learn more about the factors that affect how often you will receive this drug and important tips that ensure your safety and the medication's effectiveness.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Susan Lakey, PharmD, MPH
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD