Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection
Prescription RequiredProduct introduction
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men.
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Hot flashes are a very common side effect of this medicine. It may also cause injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, and redness. The long-term use of medicine may cause weakened bones and a reduction in bone mineral density. You are advised to take vitamin D and calcium supplements while taking this medicine.
Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have a history of drinking alcohol and diabetes. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.
Uses of Zoladex Injection
Benefits of Zoladex Injection
In Prostate cancer
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer to help slow the growth of cancer cells. It lowers certain hormone levels in the body, which can relieve symptoms, reduce tumor size, and support other cancer treatments.
Side effects of Zoladex Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zoladex
- Bone weakness
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Decreased libido
- Erectile dysfunction
- Depression
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- High blood pressure
- Breast atrophy
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Hot flushes
- Sexual dysfunction
- Urinary tract disorder
- Lethargy
- Pain
- Edema (swelling)
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Rash
- Sweating
- Decreased appetite
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Heart failure
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Vaginal inflammation
- Emotional lability
- Acne
- Breast enlargement
- Pelvic discomfort
- Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
- Pain during periods
- Uterine bleeding
How to use Zoladex Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Zoladex Injection works
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is a synthetic hormone. It works by reducing the level of testosterone (male hormone). This causes regression of prostate tumor and improves symptoms.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CAUTION
Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
What if you forget to take Zoladex Injection?
If you miss a dose of Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is used in the treatment of prostate cancer.
- It is a prefilled syringe that is injected under the skin of the abdomen, every 12 weeks.
- It should not be used in females and children.
- It may cause a reduction in bone mineral density and weakened bones. Your doctor may prescribe other medicines to reduce bone loss.
- Inform your doctor if you start to feel depressed or have disturbing thoughts or feelings during treatment with this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you suffer from high blood pressure or irregular heartbeat.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oligopeptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
HORMONES
Action Class
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) Agonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Zoladex with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Factors such as old age, chronic heart issues, or low potassium levels may more frequently cause disturbance in heart rhythm, and your doctor may consider ECG monitoring in their p
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Zoladex Injection for?
Prostate canc*
61%
Breast cancer
30%
Others
4%
Female infert*
4%
*Prostate cancer, Female infertility
How much was the improvement?
Poor
38%
Average
38%
Excellent
24%
What were the side-effects while using Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection?
Decreased lib*
40%
No Side Effec*
20%
Hot flashes
20%
Increased swe*
20%
*Decreased libido, No Side Effect, Increased sweating
How do you take Zoladex Injection?
With or witho*
60%
With food
40%
*With or without food
Please rate Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection on price
Expensive
73%
Average
27%
FAQs
Is Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection chemotherapy?
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers of the breast (in pre- and peri- menopausal women) and prostate, and some benign gynecological disorders (endometriosis, uterine fibroids and endometrial thinning). In addition, it is used in assisted reproduction and in the treatment of precocious puberty
What is Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection implant?
Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection implants contain the active ingredient Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection acetate and are injected under the surface of the skin on the stomach
How long can I take zoladex for?
It is given once or multiple times as required. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Can I take paracetamol/ibuprofen/noethisterone with zoladex?
Yes you can take paracetamol/ibuprofen/noethisterone with zoladex.
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Expires on or after: January, 2027
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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: January, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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