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Zoladex 3.6 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Secondary and off-label uses of Zoladex 3.6 Injection have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Zoladex 3.6 Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Zoladex 3.6 Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Decreased libido, Breast Enlargement, Ovarian Cysts. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zoladex 3.6 Injection as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Zoladex 3.6 Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zoladex 3.6 Injection is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Zoladex 3.6 Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Zoladex 3.6 Injection related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zoladex 3.6 Injection contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zoladex 3.6 Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zoladex 3.6 Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zoladex 3.6 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zoladex 3.6 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Zoladex can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Zoladex 3.6 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Zoladex may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Zoladex 3.6 Injection on the Kidneys?
Zoladex rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zoladex 3.6 Injection on the Liver?
Zoladex may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zoladex 3.6 Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Zoladex. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoladex 3.6 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zoladex 3.6 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zoladex 3.6 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zoladex 3.6 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Zoladex 3.6 Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Zoladex 3.6 Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Zoladex 3.6 Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Zoladex 3.6 Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoladex 3.6 Injection
Information about the interaction of Zoladex 3.6 Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zoladex® (goserelin acetate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 242
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 624-625