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Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection
₹23,112.00Current price is: ₹23,112.00. Original price was: ₹28,890.00.
Uses of Zoladex Injection
- Prostate cancer
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids
- Precocious puberty (premature puberty)
- Female infertility
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Introduction of Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection
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.
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
Consult your doctor
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Zoladex LA Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Zoladex LA Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
Consult your doctor
Zoladex LA Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
Safe
Zoladex LA Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Consult your doctor
Zoladex LA Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Zoladex LA Injection is recommended.
Liver
Consult your doctor
Zoladex LA Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Zoladex LA Injection is recommended.
Brand
Astrazeneca Pharma India LTD
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