NDAINJECTIONINJECTABLE
Approved
Oct 1990
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
12
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) by AbbVie is long-acting gnrh analog. First approved in 1990.
Drug data last refreshed 3d ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
LUPRON DEPOT (leuprolide acetate) is a long-acting GnRH analog administered via intramuscular injection, approved in 1990 for endometriosis management including pain relief and reduction of endometriotic lesions. The drug works by initially stimulating pituitary gonadotropins, followed by prolonged suppression that decreases gonadal steroid secretion, rendering hormone-dependent tissues quiescent. This mechanism is reversible upon discontinuation, making it a reversible hormonal therapy for women with endometriosis.
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Mechanism of Action
long-acting GnRH analog. A single monthly injection of LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg results in an initial stimulation followed by a prolonged suppression of pituitary gonadotropins. Repeated dosing of LUPRON DEPOT 3.75 mg at monthly intervals results in decreased secretion of gonadal steroid. Consequently,…
Indications
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Clinical Trials (12)
A Study of Leuprolide Acetate Depot in Children With Central Precocious Puberty
Started Mar 2023
80 enrolled
Central Precocious Puberty
Leuprolide Acetate 3.75 mg Depot Injection for Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
Started Jul 2021
155 enrolled
Advanced Prostate Adenocarcinoma
Ovarian Suppression Evaluating Subcutaneous Leuprolide Acetate in Breast Cancer
Started Jul 2021
250 enrolled
Breast Cancer
A Study to Evaluate Leuprolide Acetate 45 mg 6-Month Formulation in Children With Central Precocious Puberty (CPP)
Started Oct 2018
45 enrolled
Central Precocious Puberty (CPP)
Study of Leuprolide Acetate Injectable Suspension in the Treatment of Central Precocious Puberty
Started Aug 2015
64 enrolled
Precocious Puberty, Central
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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