Pharmaceutical Injections

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

• Prostate cancer

BENEFITS OF ZOLADEX INJECTIONIn Prostate cancerProstate gland is a small walnut-sized gland that produces a fluid called seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperms in males. The most common symptom of prostate cancer is difficulty with urination, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection decreases or stops the growth of cancer cells by decreasing the amount of testosterone (natural hormone in males) in men. This also relieves difficulty in passing urine and makes it easier for you to urinate.SIDE EFFECTS OF ZOLADEX INJECTIONMost 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 themCommon 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 INJECTIONYour doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.