Description
Zoladex Injection 3.6mg – Goserelin 3.6mg Implant, 1 Pack
Introducing Zoladex Injection 3.6mg, a powerful medicine that can help manage certain medical conditions. Each injection contains goserelin, a synthetic hormone that can help treat various types of cancer, endometriosis, and prostate disorders.
Zoladex Injection 3.6mg is a prescription medication that should only be administered by a healthcare professional. The injection is given every 28 days and works by suppressing the production of certain hormones that can contribute to the growth of tumors or abnormal tissues.
Zoladex 3.6mg Injection is a highly effective treatment option that can provide relief from symptoms and help improve the overall quality of life for those suffering from certain conditions. It is convenient and easy to use, allowing patients to receive the necessary treatment without interrupting their daily routine.
If you or someone you know is in need of effective treatment for cancer, endometriosis, or prostate disorders, consider trying Zoladex Injection 3.6mg. Talk to your doctor to see if it is the right option for you. Order now and enjoy the convenience of having your medication delivered right to your doorstep.
In men, Zoladex Injection 3.6mg is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by reducing the amount of ‘testosterone’ (a hormone) that is produced by your body.
In women, Zoladex Injection 3.6mg is used to:
- Treat breast cancer.
- Treat a condition called ‘endometriosis’. This is where cells normally only found in the lining of the womb (uterus) are found elsewhere in your body (normally on other structures near the womb).
- Treat benign growths in the womb called ‘uterine fibroids’.
- Make the lining of the womb thinner before you have an operation on your womb.
- Help treat infertility (together with other medicines). It helps to control the release of eggs from the ovaries.
In women, Zoladex works by reducing the amount of ‘oestrogen’ (a hormone) that is produced by your body.
Zoladex injection can also be sued to treat certain conditions in horses
Patient Information Leaflet
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What is the price of Zoladex 3.6mg Injection?
The price of Zoladex 3.6mg Injection is £91.00
Where can you buy Zoladex 3.6mg Injection?
You can buy Zoladex 3.6mg Injection at Dock Pharmacy Essex UK, UK Online Pharmacy.
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Zoladex Injection 3.6mg is not available to buy over the counter. You need a prescription to buy Zoladex 3.6mg Injection
Delivery Options
Delivery options
All deliveries are subject to the availability of the product and product sale conditions been met.
Order & Collect
Free next-day collection from In-Store
UK Delivery
Standard Delivery within the UK £3.50 Delivery time 3-4 days
First Class Delivery within the UK £5.90 Delivery time 1-2 days
Priority Delivery within the UK £7.10. Next day delivery by 1pm. Order must be placed by 1pm. Priority delivery is only available Monday to Thursday.
Europe Delivery
Standard Delivery within EEC from £12.50 Delivery time up to 5 days depending on the local delivery service within your country.
Expedited Delivery within EEC £39.50 Delivery time 2 days. Delivery by DHL, UPS or TNT.
Rest of the World
Standard Delivery Rest of the World from £16.10 Delivery Time 10 – 15 Days
Expedited Delivery Rest of the World £55.09 Delivery 5 days. Delivery service by DHL, TNT or UPS
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Product Details
- if you are allergic to goserelin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
- if you are pregnant or breast-feeding (see the section on ‘Pregnancy and breast-feeding’ below).
Do not have Zoladex if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before having Zoladex.
If you go into hospital, tell the medical staff that you are having Zoladex.
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Zoladex:
- if you have high blood pressure.
- if you have any heart or blood vessel conditions, including heart rhythm problems (arrhythmia), or are being treated with medicines for these conditions. The risk of heart rhythm problems may be increased when using Zoladex.
There have been reports of depression in patients taking Zoladex which may be severe. If you are taking Zoladex and develop depressed mood, inform your doctor.
Zoladex should not be given to children.
Information for men
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Zoladex:
- if you have problems passing urine (water) or problems with your back.
- if you have diabetes.
- if you have any condition that affects the strength of your bones, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, have a family history of osteoporosis (a condition that affects the strength of your bones) or take anticonvulsants (medicines for epilepsy or fits) or corticosteroids (steroids).
Medicines of this type can cause a reduction in bone calcium (thinning of bones).
Information for women
Talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse before using Zoladex:
- if you have any condition that affects the strength of your bones, especially if you are a heavy drinker, a smoker, have a family history of osteoporosis (a condition that affects the strength of your bones), have a poor diet or take anticonvulsants (medicines for epilepsy or fits) or corticosteroids (steroids).
Medicines of this type can cause a reduction in bone calcium (thinning of bones). This may improve when treatment is stopped.
If you are having Zoladex for endometriosis, your doctor may reduce the thinning of the bones by giving you other medicines as well.
Tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines.
Zoladex might interfere with some medicines used to treat heart rhythm problems (e.g. quinidine, procainamide, amiodarone and sotalol) or might increase the risk of heart rhythm problems when used with some other drugs (e.g. methadone (used for pain relief and part of drug addiction detoxification), moxifloxacin (an antibiotic), antipsychotics used for serious mental illnesses).
- Do not have Zoladex if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- Do not have Zoladex if you are trying to get pregnant (unless Zoladex is being used as part of a treatment for infertility).
- Do not use ‘the pill’ (oral contraceptives) while you are having Zoladex. Use barrier methods of contraception, such as the condom or diaphragm (cap).
Zoladex is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.
- Your doctor may give you a prescription so that you can get your medicine from the pharmacy and give it to your doctor when you see him or her again.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Keep it in its original package and do not break the seal.
- Do not store it above 25°C.
- Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
Side Effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Allergic reactions:
These are rare. The symptoms can include sudden onset of:
- Rash, itching or hives on the skin.
- Swelling of the face, lips or tongue or other parts of the body.
- Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.
If this happens to you, see a doctor straight away.
Injection site injury (including damage to blood vessels in the abdomen) has been reported following injection of Zoladex. In very rare cases this has caused severe bleeding. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms:
- Abdominal pain.
- Abdominal distension.
- Shortness of breath.
- Dizziness.
- Low blood pressure and/or any altered levels of consciousness.
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Hot flushes and sweating. Occasionally these side effects may continue for some time (possibly months) after stopping Zoladex.
- A reduced sex drive.
- Pain, bruising, bleeding, redness or swelling where Zoladex is injected.
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Thinning of your bones.
- Tingling in your fingers or toes.
- Skin rashes.
- Hair loss.
- Weight gain.
- Pain in the joints.
- Changes in blood pressure.
- Changes in your mood (including depression).
Very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)
- Psychiatric problems called psychotic disorders which may include hallucinations (seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not there), disordered thoughts and personality changes. This is very rare.
- The development of a tumour of the pituitary gland in your head or, if you already have a tumour in your pituitary gland, Zoladex may make the tumour bleed or collapse. These effects are very rare. Pituitary tumours can cause severe headaches, feeling or being sick, loss of eyesight and becoming unconscious.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Changes in your blood.
- Liver problems.
- A blood clot in your lungs causing chest pain or shortness of breath.
- Inflammation of the lungs. The symptoms may be like pneumonia (such as feeling short of breath and coughing).
- Changes in ECG (QT prolongation).
Information for men
The following side effects can happen in men:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Pain in your lower back or problems passing urine. If this happens, talk to your doctor.
- Bone pain at the beginning of treatment. If this happens, talk to your doctor.
- Reduced heart function or heart attack.
- Swelling and tenderness of your breasts.
- Rises in blood sugar levels.
Information for women
The following side effects can happen in women:
Very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Dryness of the vagina.
- A change in breast size.
- Acne has been reported very commonly (often within one month of starting treatment).
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
- Small cysts (swellings) on the ovaries which can cause pain. These usually disappear without treatment.
- Some women enter the menopause early during treatment with Zoladex, and their periods do not return when Zoladex treatment is stopped.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Bleeding from the vagina. This is most likely to happen in the first month after starting Zoladex and should stop on its own. However, if it continues or you are uncomfortable, talk to your doctor.
- A slight increase in the symptoms of fibroids, such as pain.
When Zoladex is used to treat endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility or for thinning of the uterus lining, the following side effects can also happen:
- Changes in body hair.
- Dry skin.
- Putting on weight.
- Raised levels of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. This would be seen in a blood test.
- Inflammation of the vagina and discharge from the vagina.
- Nervousness.
- Disturbed sleep and tiredness.
- Swelling of the feet and ankles.
- Muscle pain.
- Sudden painful muscle tightness (cramp) in your legs.
- Stomach complaints, feeling sick or being sick, diarrhoea and constipation.
- Changes to your voice.
- When used to treat uterine fibroids, a slight increase in the symptoms of fibroids, such as pain.
When Zoladex is used to treat breast cancer, the following can happen:
- Worsening of the symptoms of your breast cancer at the beginning of treatment. This can include an increase in pain or an increase in the size of the affected tissue. These effects do not usually last long and they usually go away as treatment with Zoladex is continued. However, if the symptoms continue or you are uncomfortable, talk to your doctor.
- Changes in the amount of calcium in your blood. The signs may include feeling very sick, being sick a lot or being very thirsty. If this happens to you, talk to your doctor as he or she may need to do blood tests.
When Zoladex is used to treat infertility with another medicine called gonadotrophin, the following can happen:
- It can have too much of an effect on your ovaries. You may notice stomach pain, swelling of your stomach, and feeling or being sick. If this happens, tell your doctor straight away.
Do not be concerned by this list of possible side effects. You may not get any of them.
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme, Website: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ingredients
The active substance is goserelin. Each Zoladex 3.6 mg Implant contains 3.6 mg of goserelin.
The other ingredient is lactide/glycolide copolymer which is an inactive substance.
Zoladex 3.6 mg Implant comes as an implant (a very small pellet) in a pre-filled syringe, ready to be used by the doctor or nurse.
Zoladex 3.6 mg Implant is produced in packs of one implant (injection).
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