How to Travel With Lupron

Travel with Lupron is simple with advanced planning.

Lupron is a hormone administered to men with prostate cancer, women with gynecological disorders and children with early onset puberty. Lupron overstimulates natural hormone production so that the production eventually slows and stops. Lupron is administered as an injection. The medication must be kept under 77 degrees Fahrenheit and away from direct sunlight. Traveling with Lupron is simple with advanced preparation that is tailored to the type of travel you will undertake.

Things You'll Need

• Plastic bag
• Small cooler
• Ice pack
• Sharps container

Instructions

1. Keep the syringe and medication in the original box.

2. Place the box of medication in a plastic bag to protect it from moisture.

3. Place the medication and ice pack in the cooler to ensure that the Lupron is not exposed to sunlight and that it remains under 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

4. Ensure that the Lupron remains cool when traveling by car. Stop frequently to obtain new ice packs to keep the temperature in the cooler below 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

5. Declare any amounts of Lupron exceeding 3 oz. to security officers at airport check points. Medications and liquids to keep medications cool are allowed during air travel, but they must be declared to a security officer, according to the Transportation Security Administration.

6. Dispose of used syringes in a sharps container during travel to avoid injury.

Tips & Warnings

• Discuss your travel plans with your physician to ensure that you have an adequate supply of medication and that you have taken the necessary precautions before travel.

• Keep the medication and syringe in the original container to avoid accidental injury during travel.

• Dispose of used syringes properly in a sharps container.

References

• Drugs: Lupron
• Abbott: Lupron Product Insert
• Transportation Security Administration: Travelers with Disabilities and Medical Conditions