Zoladex: what it is for, how to use and side effects

Zoladex is a medicine for injectable use that has the active ingredient goserrelin, which is useful for the treatment of breast cancer and other diseases related to hormonal dysfunctions, such as endometriosis and myoma.

This medicine is available in two different dosages, which can be purchased at pharmacies, for a price between 740 and 2100 reais, upon presentation of 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 the control of breast and prostate cancer susceptible to hormonal manipulation, in the control of endometriosis with symptom relief, control of the uterine leiomyoma with reduction in the size of the lesions, reduction in the thickness of the endometrium before the procedure endometrial ablation and assisted fertilization.

2. Zoladex LA 10.8 mg

Zoladex LA 10.8 is indicated for the control of prostate cancer susceptible to hormonal manipulation, control of endometriosis with relief of symptoms and in the control of uterine leiomyoma, with reduction of the size of the lesions.

How to use

The administration of the Zoladex injection must 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 common side effects are decreased sexual appetite, hot flashes, increased sweating, acne, vaginal dryness, increased breast size and reactions at the injection site.

Who should not use

Zoladex should not be used by people who are hypersensitive to any of the components in the formula, in pregnant women and women who are breast-feeding.