Lupron Depot PED (generic: leuprolide) is a prescription medication used to treat central precocious puberty (CPP) in children. Lupron Depot-PED belongs to a group of drugs called GnRH agonists, which work by decreasing the amount of certain hormones in the body.

This medication is available in an injectable form to be given directly into the muscle (IM) once every month or every 3 months. It is to be injected under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

Common side effects of Lupron Depot PED include headache, altered mood, and irritation or pain at the site of injection.