Zoladex 3.6mg

Brand: ZOLADEX 3.6 mg

Generic: GOSERELIN

ZOLADEX contains a medicine called goserelin.  This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘LHRH analogues”.

►USE OF ZOLODEX BY MEN

In men, ZOLADEX is used to treat prostate cancer.  It works by reducing the amount of “testosterone” (a hormone) that is produced by your body.

►USE OF ZOLODEX BY WOMEN

In women, ZOLADEX is used to:

• Treat breast cancer
• Treat a condition called “endometriosis”.  This where the 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 (togher 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.

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MEDICATION GUIDES

  Zoladex 3.6mg Medication Guide (104.5 KiB, 40 hits)

SAFETY INFORMATION

►Do not take ZOLODEX if:

• you are allergic (hypersensitive) to goserelin, ZOLODEX’ active ingredient or any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• you are allergic to other “LHRH analogues”.  These include busereline, leuprorelin and triptorelin.
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding

ZOLADEX should not be given to children.

►Take special care with ZOLADEX:

If you go into hospital, tell the medical staff that you are taking ZOLADEX.

►Information for men

Check with your doctor or nurse before you take ZOLADEX if:

• you have problems passing urine (water) or problems with your back
• you have diabetes
• you have any condition that affects the strenght of your bones. Medicines of this type can cause a reduction in bone calcium (thinning of bones).

►Information for women

Check with your doctor or nurse before you have ZOLADEX if:

• you have any condition that affects the strenght of your bones. Medicines of this type can cause a reduction in bone calcium (thinning of bones). This may improve when treatment is stopped. If you are taking ZOLODEX for endometriosis, your doctor may reduce the thinning of the bones by giving you other medicines as well.

►Taking other medicines

Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines.  This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines.

►Pregnancy and breast-feeding

• Do not take ZOLODEX if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
• Do not take ZOLODEX 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 taking ZOLADEX.  Use barrier methods of contraception, such as the condom or diaphragm (cap).

►Driving and using machines

ZOLADEX is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS

Like all medicines, ZOLADEX 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.

• Other possible side effects:
  • hot flushes and sweating
  • a reduced sex drive
  • thinning of your bones
  • tingling in your fingers or toes
  • skin rashes
  • pain in the joints
  • changes in blood pressure
  • mild bruising where ZOLADEX is injected
  • If y ou have a tumor in your pituitary glad, ZOLADEX may make the tumor bleed or collapse.  This is very rare.  If it does happen, it can cause sever headaches, feeling or being sick, loss of eyesight and becoming unconscious.

• Side effects that can happen in men:
  
  • 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.
  • swelling and tenderness of your breasts.
  • rises in blood sugar levels.

• Side effects that can happen in women:
  
  • changes in the amount of calcium in your blood. The signs may include feeling very sick, being sick a lot or being very thirstly.  If this happens, talk to your doctor as he or she may need to do blood tests.
  • 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.
  • headaches
  • changes in your mood (including depression)
  • dryness of the vagina
  • a change in breast size
  • small cysts (swellings) on the ovaries which can cause pain.  These usually disappear without treatment.
  • Some women enter menopause early during treatment with ZOLADEX, and their periods do not return when ZOLADEX treatment is stopped.

• When ZOLADEX is used to treat breast cancer, the following can happen:

Worsening of the symptoms of y our 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.

• When ZOLADEX is used to treat uterine fibroids, the following can happen:

A slight increase in the symptoms of the uterine fibroids, such as pain.  This does 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.

• 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, talk to your doctor.

Do not be concerned by the list of possible side effects.  You may not get any of them.  If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed, tell your healthcare provider.

DRUG INTERACTION

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements as some may not be recommended while taking ZOLADEX.