• Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men and for breast cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibroids in women
• In combination with some other medicine, it is used in the treatment of female infertility
• 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 can also cause sexual dysfunction, decreased libido, and urinary tract disorders
• 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
• Women might experience vaginal bleeding during the initials days of treatment, which will stop on its own
• Consult with your doctor, if this bothers you or does not go away.
• 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 LA 10.8mg Injection

• In Breast cancer Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast
• It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer
• It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on cancer to stop its growth.

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Common and Known Side effects of Zoladex LA 10.8mg Injection

• 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