Zoladex is an injectable drug that has the active ingredient gosserelin, which is useful for the treatment of breast cancer and other diseases related to hormonal dysfunctions, such as endometriosis and fibroid.
This medicine is available in two different strengths, which can be bought in pharmacies, for a price between 740 and 2100 reais, with a prescription.
What is it for
Zoladex is available in two strengths, each with different indications:
1. Zoladex 3.6 mg
Zoladex 3.6 mg is indicated for hormonal manipulation of breast and prostate cancer, control of endometriosis with relief of symptoms, control of uterine leiomyoma with reduction of lesion size, reduction of endometrial thickness prior to performance endometrial ablation and assisted fertilization.
2. Zoladex LA 10.8 mg
Zoladex LA 10.8 is indicated for the control of prostate cancer that can be hormonally manipulated, control of endometriosis with relief of symptoms and control of uterine leiomyoma with reduction of lesion size.
How to use
The administration of Zoladex injection should be performed by a healthcare professional.
Zoladex 3.6 mg should be injected subcutaneously into the lower abdominal wall every 28 days and Zoladex 10.8 mg should be injected subcutaneously into the lower abdominal wall every 12 weeks.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects that can occur during treatment in men are decreased sexual appetite, hot flashes, increased sweating, and erectile dysfunction.
In women, the most commonly occurring side effects are decreased sexual appetite, hot flashes, increased sweating, acne, vaginal dryness, increased breast size, and injection site reactions.
Who should not use
Zoladex should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients in the formula, in pregnant women and in breast-feeding women.
