Is Zoladex covered by insurance?
Zoladex co-pay card Provides medical and pharmacy benefits for eligible patients: For eligible* commercially insured patients, card carries a maximum benefit of $2,000 per calendar year. Eligible cash-paying patients will receive $300 off each 1-month supply.
How long can you stay on Zoladex for?
It is important that you carry on receiving your Zoladex 10.8 even if feeling well unless your doctor decides it is time for the treatment to stop. Women should only receive Zoladex 10.8 for a maximum of 6 months. If you miss a treatment: You should not delay or miss your 12 or 13 weekly Zoladex 10.8.
Is Zoladex available in Canada?
AstraZeneca will continue to commercialise Zoladex in all markets outside the US and Canada.
Is there a generic for Zoladex?
Pepti 10.8mg is a generic formulation of Zoladex® 10.8mg, with the same ingredients (active and excipients), the same formulation, the same dosage, the same size and route of administration.
What are the long term side effects of Zoladex injection?
Serious side effects that have been reported with Zoladex include:injection site injuries*depression*high blood sugar level.raised level of calcium in your blood.long QT syndrome, a rare but serious heart rhythm problem.serious cardiovascular (heart and blood vessel) problems, such as stroke or heart attack.More items...•
What happens when you come off Zoladex?
When you stop having the drug, your ovaries will usually start to produce oestrogen again. Most women will start their periods within three months to a year after finishing treatment. However, if you're approaching the age of natural menopause when your treatment finishes, your ovaries may not start working again.
How much does Zoladex cost in USA?
The cost for Zoladex subcutaneous implant 3.6 mg is around $835 for a supply of 1 implant, depending on the pharmacy you visit. Prices are for cash paying customers only and are not valid with insurance plans.
Are Lupron and Zoladex the same?
Zoladex contains the active drug goserelin. Lupron Depot contains the active drug leuprolide. Although they contain different active drugs, Zoladex and Lupron Depot work in the same way. They both block production of certain hormones, including estrogen and testosterone.
Can Zoladex be self administered?
Zoladex® 3.6mg is only available with a doctor's prescription and can only be administered by a nurse or doctor.
Can I drink alcohol on Zoladex?
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Zoladex (Goserelin (Implant))? Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase your risk of bone loss while you are being treated with goserelin.
Is Zoladex considered chemotherapy?
Zoladex - Chemotherapy Drugs - Chemocare.
How will I feel after Zoladex injection?
You have goserelin as an injection just under the skin of your tummy (abdomen). It is called a depot injection, which means that the drug is slowly absorbed into your body over a period of time. You might have stinging or a dull ache for a short time after this type of injection but they don't usually hurt much.
How long can you take Zoladex for endometriosis?
To treat endometriosis, you should only have Zoladex for up to six months. To make the lining of your uterus thinner before an operation on your womb, you should only have Zoladex for one or two months (four or eight weeks).
Is Zoladex considered chemotherapy?
Zoladex - Chemotherapy Drugs - Chemocare.
Does Zoladex make you gain weight?
Weight gain is possible with Zoladex. In a clinical study, about 3% of people who received Zoladex reported gaining weight.
What exactly does Zoladex do?
It works by decreasing testosterone hormones in men and estrogen hormones in women. This effect helps to slow or stop the growth of certain cancer cells and uterine tissue that need these hormones to grow and spread.
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- This medication is given as an injection by trained medical personnel. The dose is injected just under the skin in the stomach. The 3.6 mg dose is injected every 28 days while the 10.8mg dose is injected every 12 weeks. For best results, adhere to the dosing schedule as closely as possible. Keep all doctor's appointments. Do not stop using this med...
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