A New Sustained-Release, 3-Month Leuprolide Acetate Formulation Achieves and Maintains Castrate Concentrations of Testosterone in Patients With Prostate Cancer
Neal D. Shore, MD1; Sílvia Guerrero, PhD2; Rosa Ma Sanahuja, MS2;Gemma Gambús, MD, PhD2; and Antonio Parente, PhD2
Purpose: This clinical trial investigated the effectiveness, pharmacokinetic properties, and safety profile of leuprolide acetate 22.5-mg depot, a new 3-month leuprolide depot formulation, as androgen deprivation therapy for patients with prostate cancer.