Zoladex 3.6 mg injection is a chemotherapy agent containing the active constituent Goserelin Acetate. This medicine belongs to the luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists. In Men, it is used in combination with other medicines to treat localized prostate cancer and used alone to treat advanced prostate cancer. In women, it is used to treat advanced breast cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids. It is also used as an endometrial-thinning agent before surgery on your uterus. It also helps to treat infertility with other medicines. Inform your doctor immediately if you face any injection site injury after receiving the injection.  

Zoladex 3.6 mg injection works by reducing testosterone hormone in men and estrogen hormone in women. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or heart problems, including rhythm changes. Consult your doctor if you face any mood changes like depression or anxiety when taking this medicine. This medicine is not indicated in children. The most common side effects of Zoladex 3.6 mg injection in men are hot flashes, urinary tract infections, and sexual dysfunction. In women, hot flashes, acne, sweating, and depression are the common adverse effects of this medicine.

In men, used in combination with other drugs to treat Prostate cancer

In women, used to treat advanced breast cancer

Used to treat endometriosis (A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus) and uterine fibroids.

Used as an endometrial-thinning agent before performing any surgery in your uterus.

Used to treat infertility in women with other medicines.

Zoladex 3.6 mg injection belongs to luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) agonists. It works by inhibiting certain hormones, which may stimulate the growth of cancer cells. In males, it reduces testosterone levels; in females, it reduces estrogen levels.

This medicine is administered to you by your doctor or healthcare professional in a clinic or hospital. Do not self-administer. Usually, Zoladex 3.6 mg injection will be injected under the skin (subcutaneously) in your stomach area every four weeks. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of your medicine. Always remind your next appointment for your next injection. The length of your treatment depends on the condition's severity and your response to the medication.

Acne

Hot flushes and Sweating

Swelling in the hands and legs

Headache

Depression and mood swings

Erectile dysfunction

Sexual dysfunction

Pain, bruising, and bleeding

Pain while urinating ( in men)

Dryness or itching of the vagina

Thinning of bones

Increased blood pressure

Increased risk of Heart failure

Increased risk of Diabetes

Increased risk of stroke

Injection site injury

Severe skin reactions

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Zoladex 3.6 mg injection and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Store Zoladex 3.6 mg injection in the original package at room temperature ( Do not exceed 25°C)

Keep away from children and pets

If you miss an appointment to receive the injection, discuss it with your healthcare professional and reschedule the appointment.

Inform your physician if you have any heart, diabetes, kidney, liver or lung disorders before the treatment. If you are male and have difficulty urinating, inform your doctor immediately. Do not take Zoladex 3.6 mg injection if you are allergic to goserelin or other ingredients in it. Your duration of receiving this medicine depends on why you are using this medicine. Birth control pills should not be used while taking this medicine; you may require secondary birth control methods such as condoms, the diaphragm, or the cervical cap. Consult your physician for more advice on pregnancy, breastfeeding, and birth control methods.