Eligard: profile and news






Ouch - My Back! What to Do about Back Pain  Mar 5, 2006
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others), may reduce pain and ... - eMaxHealth.com,

Soothing a Sore Throat  Mar 4, 2006
...sorbet or soup. •Take pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). •Wear a ... - Newswise (press release)

Meta-Analysis Links Celebrex to Doubling of MI Risk  Mar 2, 2006
...of New Zealand and colleagues, analyzed six published studies that compared Celebrex with other painkillers such as Advil or Motrin (ibuprofen), Tylenol ... - MedPage Today,

Jimmy "Henchmen" Rosemond: Out of the Shadows Part One  Mar 5, 2006
...have to face ten years. But [from the] evidence that came out, he was given two Motrin’s, and sent home. [He was] in the hospital ... - AllHipHop

Health Officials Say Flu On The Rise In NC  Mar 2, 2006
These include influenza and strep throat. Oriaku says most of the illness have been mild and easily treated with Tylenol or Motrin. ... - WSOCtv.com,

LOSS OF BOWEL CONTROL IS OFTEN TREATABLE  Mar 1, 2006
...do so. Familiar names of anti-inflammatory medicines include Advil, Voltaren, Motrin, Ibuprofen and Indocin. DEAR DR. DONOHUE: From ... - Charlotte Sun-Herald,

Loss of bowel control is distressing, but treatable  Mar 1, 2006
...to do so. Familiar names of anti-inflammatory medicines include Advil, Voltaren, Motrin, Ibuprofen and Indocin. Readers may write ... - SouthCoastToday.com,

HEALTHY OUTLOOK: BRENDA REILLY, MD  Mar 1, 2006
...and antibiotics won't help. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and/or ibuprofen (Motrin) can bring down the fever. Over-the-counter cold preparations ... - Pleasant Hill/Martinez Record,

ASK THE DOCTOR: Side effects from codeine just that, not allergic ...  Feb 28, 2006
Opiod pain medicines are often needed after surgery if acetaminophen (Tylenol) or anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or naproxe (Aleve ) do ... - The Patriot Ledger,

Relieving Arthritis Pain  Feb 23, 2006
...supplements. She says her and other doctors are also turning to old remedies to treat arthritis. Remedies like Aleve and Motrin. "Most ... - WILX-TV,

South Georgia kids sick with flu  Feb 23, 2006
...it from spreading. Plenty of fluids, plenty of Tylenol, Motrin," said Keri Roberts, LPN, The Pediatric Center. Doctor's say they ... - WALB-TV,

Doctor’s New Book Hails Benefits Of Spice Rack For Medicinal ...  Feb 21, 2006
He believes that since they are all natural, the kitchen remedies are much safer than Motrin, Tylenol, Vioxx and other common pain medications sold in drug ... - All Headline News

Is it a cold or is it the flu?  Feb 23, 2006
Instead, give your child a nonaspirin over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others). ... - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

In case of illness, call your mother  Feb 23, 2006
...survive that first night. Now, some people use Motrin, which costs 25 times more than vinegar and is less effective. For poison ivy ... - The News-Press,

Pain relief: Finding the right drug  Feb 9, 2006
...of the Murphy Pain Center, noted that while Celebrex "has a long record of safety," ibuprofen -- found in brand names like Advil and Motrin -- can cause ... - Louisville Courier-Journal,

Influenza makes its way across NC  Mar 2, 2006
...influenza and strep throat. But most of the illness has been mild and easily treated with Tylenol or Motrin. The antiviral Tamiflu ... - Myrtle Beach Sun News,

Two Red Bluff men claim police brutality'  Mar 2, 2006
Hogan was returned to the jail before 1 pm Wednesday, was allowed Motrin as needed and was being released on his promise to appear, Dodd said later. ... - Red Bluff Daily News,

She taps the universe to fuel healing hands  Mar 2, 2006
Dryer herself says she doesn't always need the 800 milligrams of Motrin her doctor recommends that she take daily. She credits this to Reiki. ... - St. Petersburg Times,

OTC painkillers may up women's blood pressure  Mar 3, 2006
...as likely to develop high blood pressure as those who didn't. Women who took 400 milligrams a day or more of ibuprofen - often marketed as Motrin or Advil ... - Baltimore Sun,

Cutting Through Pharmaceutical Media Spin  Mar 2, 2006
...astronomical. Motrin family medications (NSAIDs) for arthritis kill 16,500 Americans yearly, and Celebrex/Vioxx, many more.". "If ... - PharmaLive.com (press release),

Cutting Through Pharmaceutical Media Spin  Mar 2, 2006
Motrin family medications (NSAIDs) for arthritis kill 16,500 Americans yearly, and Celebrex/Vioxx, many more." "If you actually look at the scientific data ... - PR Newswire (press release),

Murder suspect taken from hospital after suicide bid  Feb 3, 2006
He told police he took a combination of pills and poison but doctors believed he was only suffering the effects of swallowing too many Motrin, a pain killer. ... - Trinidad & Tobago Express,

Health: Do's And Do Not's Of Shoveling  Feb 11, 2006
...prevent soreness. You should stretch, take an anti inflammatory like Motrin or Advil and a hot bath will help relax your muscles. - CBS 3,

What to Do About Back Pain  Feb 16, 2006
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID), such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) or naproxen (Aleve, others), may reduce back pain and ... - Fashion Monitor Toronto,

Healthwatch: Sex Selection Survey; Kids & Fevers  Feb 16, 2006
They found that alternating between acetaminophen -- the active ingredient in Tylenol and Ibuprofen, which is found in Motrin and Advil -- is a more effective ... - CBS4Boston,

HEALTHBEAT: Lower back pain a common ailment  Feb 15, 2006
...surfaces. In addition, you can use nonprescription pain relievers such as Tylenol, Motrin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. ... - Southern Standard,

For the Love of Fit: Taking dip in hot tub can prevent soreness  Feb 18, 2006
Tylenol, Nuprin, Motrin and Advil are all anti-inflammatory medicines that help ease soreness. Finally, make sure you get enough rest. ... - Bryan College Station Eagle,

Popular diet aids don't ease arthritis, study suggests  Feb 22, 2006
Last year, the US Food and Drug Administration directed that Motrin, Advil, Naprosyn, Aleve and Celebrex -- also known as ibuprofen, naproxen and celecoxib ... - Pittsburgh Post Gazette,

Detainee served as imam at prison  Feb 23, 2006
Oregon police arrested Mr. El-Hindi in 2001 for receiving stolen boxes of Tylenol, Motrin, a pain reliever, and Monistat 3, a cream that treats yeast infections ... - Toledo Blade,

Do over-the-counter painkillers increase blood pressure?  Feb 26, 2006
...as likely to develop high blood pressure as those who didn't. Women who took 400 milligrams a day or more of ibuprofen -- often marketed as Motrin or Advil ... - Boston Globe,

SU CO-OP’s / PART ONE  Feb 21, 2006
Their base business consists of Tylenol cold & sinus products, a gastrointestinal line; including Imodium, as well as Motrin and ADHD focused Concerta. ... - The Southern Digest,

Cold Season Brings On Children's Ear Infections  Feb 22, 2006
...hours," Acker said. With that option, parents can ease children's pain with a warm washcloth on the ear, and Tylenol or Motrin. If the ... - WESH.com,

Fast, Smooth and in the Groove  Feb 19, 2006
However over-the-counter drugs like Advil, Tylenol and Motrin do a great job in numbing some of the pain from a lifetime of sports injuries. ... - Xtri.com

Spice Rack May Be Better for Pain Relief Than Drugstore  Feb 21, 2006
...contains more pain relievers than the average medicine cabinet -- and being all natural, the kitchen remedies are much safer than Motrin, Tylenol, Vioxx and ... - Yahoo! News (press release)

Is it 'cough due to cold' or something else?  Jan 31, 2006
...relief. Medications: These may range from Tylenol to aspirin to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Motrin and Advil. Heat ... - Times Herald-Record,

POLICE REPORT  Feb 5, 2006
29. According to the police report, the man tried to hide three bottles of Motrin, two bottles of Tylenol, two bottles of Aleve, one bottle of aspirin and one ... - Miami Herald,

Penal man charged with lover's death  Feb 6, 2006
...passport. Smart, a construction worker, was discharged from hospital last Friday after being treated for an ingestion of Motrin. ... - Trinidad & Tobago Express,

Students dispute friend's penalty for standing up to bully  Feb 6, 2006
This reminds me of the case in LA when a girl was expelled for having motrin in her locker. It violated the drug policy, because technically it was a drug. ... - Arizona Republic,

Pediatric-bed shortage tied to virus spike  Feb 10, 2006
But she was too sick to go through that process," said Chris Zorza, her father. "They did give her some Motrin, a pillow and a blanket to get her comfortable. ... - Arizona Republic,

Weight lifting: State meet worth the wait for RPB's Carnegie  Feb 10, 2006
Carnegie's pain worsened because her job required her to stand for long periods of time. "I was taking a lot of Motrin, and that still didn't help.". ... - Palm Beach Post,

African drug found in Shelbyville  Feb 14, 2006
Clear Eyes, Visine and Visine Allergy eye drops and Aleve, Advil, Tylenol and Motrin IB caplets were within the sweatshirt of a man "who appears (on video) to ... - Shelbyville Times-Gazette,

Researchers offer alternatives to the hair of the dog  Feb 6, 2006
Aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, other brands), and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may help with the headache but may irritate a stomach already ... - Fort Worth Star Telegram,

Superbowl ads bring on the PAIN - planetc1.com-news@8:29 pm PST  Feb 6, 2006
...drug. Ibuprofen, in the brands of Motrin & Advil, and Naproxen, in the brands of Naprosyn & Aleve, are all in the family of NSAIDs. ... - Chiropractic News

Vintage pain: My stint on the wine-bottling line  Feb 1, 2006
...but the repetitive motion associated with the simplest task -- squatting to retrieve bottles or yanking and passing bottles -- had me reaching for Motrin a day ... - Greensboro News Record,

Atkins Nutritionals, Inc. Announces New Board of Directors  Feb 2, 2006
...for McNeil Consumer and Specialty Pharmaceuticals where he led a department responsible for 21 different product lines, including Tylenol, Motrin, Imodium and ... - NPIcenter (press release),


Other information


Indication
For treatment of prostate cancer, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and premature puberty

Pharmacology
Used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostate cancer. Leuprolide is a luteinizing hormone agonist that results in suppression of testicular or follicular steroidogenesis.

Mechanism Of Action
Leuprolide binds to the gonadotropin releasing hormone receptor and acts as a potent inhibitor of gonadotropin secretion.

Drug Category
Antineoplastic Agents; Anti-Estrogen Agents

Brand Names/Synonyms
Eligard; Eligard (Atrix Labs/QLT Inc)

Dosage Forms
Not Available

Absorption
Not Available

Interactions
Not Available

Chemical IUPAC Name
5-oxo-L-prolyl-L-histidyl-L-tryptophyl-L-seryl-L-tyrosyl-D-leucyl-L-leucyl-L-arginyl-N-ethyl-L-prolinamide

Chemical Formula
C59H84N16O12

Half Life
~3 hours

Drug Type
Approved Drug

# Accession No
BIOD00009

CAS Registry Number
74381-53-6

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