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Zoladex 10.8 mg Injection

Manufactured byAstra Zeneca Pharma India Ltd.
ContainsGoserelin
Description
Zoladex 10.8 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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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Zoladex 10.8 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 10.8 mg Injection

What is it prescribed for?

  • Prostate cancer
  • Endometriosis
  • Palliative treatment of breast cancer
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
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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 10.8 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 10.8 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Zoladex 10.8 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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Zoladex 10.8 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

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Hormonal antineoplastic agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00014

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Prescribing medicines in pregnancy database [Internet]. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 2017 [cited 22 August 2017]. Available from:

https://www.tga.gov.au/prescribing-medicines-pregnancy-database

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http://www.snomedbrowser.com/Codes/Details/108771008
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