| leuprolide | <chemical> A synthetic nonapeptide agonist analog of gonadorelin. It is used in the treatment of advanced prostatic cancer, fibrocystic disease of the breast, and leiomyoma of the uterus. Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, hormonal. Chemical name: Luteinizing hormone-releasing factor (pig), 6-D-leucine-9-(N-ethyl-L-prolinamide)-10-deglycinamide- (12 Dec 1998) |
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| leuprolide acetate | A synthetic nonapeptide analog of naturally occurring gonadotropin-releasing hormone; used in the palliative treatment of advanced prostatic cancer. (05 Mar 2000) |