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Lupaneta

Lupaneta
Used for Endometriosis

Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone) is a treatment that helps relieve endometriosis-related pain. There are two parts to this combination therapy: leuprolide injections in the muscle and norethindrone acetate tablets taken by mouth. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:
reviewerRobert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP
reviewerKristianne Hannemann, PharmD
Last reviewed on January 19, 2023
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What is Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone)?

What is Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone) used for?

  • Endometriosis

Drug facts

Common BrandsLupaneta
Drug ClassGnRH agonist / Progestin
Controlled Substance ClassificationNot a controlled medication
Generic StatusNo lower-cost generic available
AvailabilityDiscontinued
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Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone) dosage

Typical dosage for Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone)

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What are alternatives to Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone)?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone). Compare a few possible alternatives below.
Lupaneta (leuprolide / norethindrone)
Used for:
  • Endometriosis
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Used for:
  • Endometriosis
  • Before fibroid surgery to help improve anemia due to bleeding from uterine fibroids
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References

Best studies we found

AbbVie Inc. (2023). Lupaneta pack- leuprolide acetate and norethindrone acetate [package insert]. DailyMed.

Soliman, S. M., et al. (2016). Analysis of adherence, persistence, and surgery among endometriosis patients treated with leuprolide acetate plus norethindrone acetate add-back therapy. Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.). Drugs@FDA: FDA-approved drugs - Lupaneta pack.

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