Generic name:leuprolide and norethindrone (intramuscular route, oral route) [ LOO-proe-lide-AS-e-tate, nor-ETH-in-drone-AS-e-tate ]
Drug class:Sex hormone combinations
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Lupaneta Pack
Available Dosage Forms:
- Powder for Suspension, 3 Month
- Tablet
- Powder for Suspension, 1 Month
Uses for Lupaneta Pack
Leuprolide injection and norethindrone tablets are used together to treat pain caused by endometriosis. This combination is also used to prevent the symptoms of endometriosis from occurring again. This medicine should be used no longer than 12 months.
Leuprolide injection is a synthetic (man-made) hormone that is similar to a natural hormone that is produced in the brain. It decreases the amount of estrogen in the body and helps treat endometriosis. Norethindrone is a synthetic (man-made) progestin hormone that is used to treat thinning of the bones caused by leuprolide.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Lupaneta Pack
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of Lupaneta Pack® in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Lupaneta Pack® is not indicated in postmenopausal women and has not been studied in women 65 years of age and older.
