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Description
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection is an anticancer drug used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is used along with radiation therapy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. In women, this medicine can be used for palliative treatment of advanced breast cancer, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis, a condition characterized by abnormal growth of uterine tissue, severe pain, and heavy or irregular periods.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection
Goselin 3.6 mg Injection
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection
Hypersensitivity
Fast/irregular heart beat
Trouble breathing
Breast pain and tenderness
Increase in blood glucose level
Bone and joint pain
Unusual sweating
Unwanted hair growth
Anxiety
Uses of Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Prostate cancer
This medicine is used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is also used along with radiation therapy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer.
Endometriosis
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection is used in the treatment of endometriosis, a condition characterized by abnormal growth of uterine tissue, severe pain, and irregular menstrual cycles.
Palliative treatment of breast cancer
In women, Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection is used in the palliative treatment of advanced breast cancer, to relieve symptoms of pain.
Abnormal uterine bleeding
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection is used as an endometrial thinning agent prior to endometrial ablation for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to goserelin or any other components present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Diabetes
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels or may increase the chances of development of diabetes. It may also worsen the glycemic control of diabetic patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
If an appointment for a dose of Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection injection is missed, contact your doctor immediately and schedule the dose as soon as possible.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clozapine
Amiodarone
Dolasetron
Ivabradine
Efavirenz
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Zoladex 3.6 mg Injection works by decreasing the amounts of certain hormones in the body. These hormones are required for the growth of certain cancer cells and uterine tissue.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Hormonal antineoplastic agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Related Questions
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Question:
Dear Sirs,
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Answer from Dr. Veena G. Shinde
No. Pl live like normal.
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Answer from Dr. Viji Balakrishnan
To prepare your uterus before the procedure.
Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2017
Disclaimer
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