Leuprolide

Leuprorelin (INN) or leuprolide acetate (USAN) is a gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog (GnRH analog). Proper Sequence: p-Glu-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-D-Leu-Leu-Arg-Pro-NHEt Leuprolide acts at pituitary GnRH receptors. It acts as an antagonist to the secretion of gonadotropins luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) when administered continuously, though initially there may be a flare-up of hormone release. However, it becomes a ... more

Medicine

ATC Code:

  • L02AE02

Pubchem:

  • 441,410

CAS Number:

  • 53714-56-0

Route of administration:

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