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What is Camcevi? Camcevi contains Leuprolide, a synthetic hormone similar to GnRH secreted by the hypothalamus. So what does Camcevi drug do and what diseases does it treat?
1. What is the use of Camcevi?
Camcevi medicine contains Leuprolide ingredient, which is essentially a synthetic hormone with effects similar to Gonadotropin hormone (GnRH) secreted by the hypothalamus of the brain.
Camcevi medicine used regularly for men will reduce Testosterone levels in the body, thereby supporting the treatment of prostate cancer. Women using Camcevi drugs help inhibit estrogen secretion, thereby supporting the treatment of endometriosis, shrinking uterine fibroids, limiting vaginal bleeding and preventing anemia.
Camcevi used in children with precocious puberty has the effect of slowing the development of the genitals in both sexes, and Leuprolide also slows the growth of breasts in girls. Note that Camcevi only slows puberty during the time of taking the drug and this process will continue when the drug is stopped.
2. Indications of the drug Camcevi
Anemia due to bleeding associated with uterine fibroids; Metastatic or terminal prostate cancer; Treatment of precocious puberty in children: Puberty before 9 years old in boys and before 8 years old in girls; Pain relief from endometriosis.
3. Notes before taking Camcevi
Before being treated with Camcevi, the patient should tell the doctor about any allergy to Leuprolide or any other drugs as well as all other allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, preservatives or pets.
Studies performed to date have not shown problems that would prevent the use of Camcevi in children. However, Camcevi is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.
Studies have been performed that have not revealed problems with the use of Camcevi in elderly patients.
There are no studies on the use of Camcevi during breastfeeding and the possible risks to the nursing infant. The use of Camcevi drug for this subject needs to carefully weigh the benefits of treatment and possible risks.
Some other medical problems may affect the use of Camcevi , including:
Unusual vaginal bleeding; History of bronchial asthma; History of brain tumor; Congestive heart failure ; Drug allergy; Electrolyte imbalance such as magnesium, potassium or calcium deficiency; History of myocardial infarction, cardiovascular disease or vascular disease; Cardiac arrhythmias, including congenital long QT syndrome; Convulsions or seizures; Sinusitis; History of stroke: Camcevi should be used with caution; Depression; Diabetes ; Mental illness; Osteoporosis .
4. How to use Camcevi
Camcevi is prepared as an injectable solution, so it should only be used by medical staff (nursing). Camcevi can be administered subcutaneously or intramuscularly every 6 months.
Reference doses of Leuprolide are as follows:
Anemia due to fibroids or pain relief from endometriosis: Adults: 3.75mg IM once a month for up to 3 days or 11.25mg IM once a month. only time to prolong the effect for 3 months; Children: Indications and doses of Leuprolide according to the doctor's opinion; Prostate cancer: Adults: 7.5 mg IM or subcutaneously once a month or 22.5 mg IM or subcutaneously every 3 months or 30 mg subcutaneously every 4 months, or 45 mg subcutaneously every 6 months ; Precocious puberty in children: Children 2 years of age and older: Dosage is based on weight and as prescribed by your doctor; Children under 2 years of age: Leuprolide is not recommended; Primary and recurrent endometriosis: Adults: 11.25mg IM 1 to 2 doses, 3 months apart; The total duration of treatment was 12 months.
5. Camcevic side effects
Some side effects of Camcevi need to be reported to the doctor immediately:
Fast or irregular heartbeat; Bone pain, muscle pain, or joint pain; Chest tightness; Faint; fast or irregular breathing; Numbness, tingling hands/feet; Swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes; skin rash or itching; Sudden drop in blood pressure, which can be serious; Shortness of breath
6. Be careful when taking Camcevi
Some cautions when taking Camcevi to treat precocious puberty in children:
Girls have occasional vaginal bleeding. If the problem persists or the menstrual cycle is still regular after 2 months of taking Camcevi, call your doctor; Children with a rash or irritation at the injection site of Camcevi should seek immediate medical attention; Camcevi may cause some children to become agitated, irritable, or behave abnormally. Children taking Camcevi should let their doctor know if they have any unusual symptoms such as trouble sleeping, getting upset easily, feeling full of energy or acting recklessly, or sudden or drastic emotional changes such as anxiety. , anger, restlessness, violence or fear; Using Camcevi may increase the risk of seizures. Tell your doctor if your child has symptoms such as convulsions, muscle spasms or jerking limbs, sudden loss of consciousness or loss of bladder control; Camcevi may cause increased intracranial pressure in children. If your child has symptoms such as blurred or double vision, changes in color perception (especially blue or yellow), ringing in the ears or unexplained noises in the ears, dizziness, eye pain , hearing loss, nausea, vomiting or severe headache... parents should contact a doctor immediately; Some cautions for patients taking Camcevi for endometriosis or anemia caused by uterine fibroids:
During the initial period of treatment, symptoms may get worse. However, this condition is completely normal, so the patient should not stop taking Camcevi; While taking Camcevi, the patient's menstrual period may be irregular or sometimes completely absent. This is to be expected during treatment with Camcevi. However, if menstruation does not return after 60-90 days of stopping Camcevi, the patient should check with the doctor; Camcevi may decrease bone mineral density, which may lead to osteoporosis or weak bones. Patients should carefully discuss this risk with their physician; While taking Camcevi, patients should use non-hormonal methods of birth control (such as condoms, spermicides); If pregnancy is suspected, the patient should stop taking Camcevi and consult a doctor immediately as Leuprolide can cause birth defects or miscarriage; Similar to the children mentioned above, Camcevi may cause some patients to become agitated, irritable, or exhibit other unusual behaviors as well as increase the risk of seizures. Caution in patients taking Camcevi for advanced prostate cancer:
Camcevi may make some of the patient's symptoms worse for a short time or develop new symptoms such as bone pain, back pain, tingling or numbness in the body, hematuria or difficulty urinating; Camcevi may affect blood sugar levels. So if you notice a change in your blood or urine sugar test results or have any questions, you should check with your doctor; Camcevi may increase your risk of heart attack or stroke. Therefore patients should check with their doctor immediately if they have symptoms such as chest pain with nausea or vomiting, spreading down the arms, to the jaw, back or neck, confusion, slurred speech or weakness; Camcevi may cause changes in heart rate, including prolongation of the QT interval; Camcevi can decrease bone density, which in turn leads to osteoporosis or bone weakness. Therefore, patients need to talk to their doctor about this effect before taking Camcevi; Using Camcevi may increase the risk of seizures; Some men using Camcevi have become infertile, so talk to your doctor before using it if you're planning to have children.
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