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S. Gonzalez, s. I.

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Mercurio 13 - Pol. Ind. "Coherman" 28970 Humanes (Madrid) T. 91 697 65 02 - F. 91 697 18 03 artesgraficas@s-gonzalezsl.com


PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER

ZOLADEX LA® 10.8MG IMPLANT

(goserelin acetate)


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Fecha: 10.5.2012


Cliente: BOTICALIA Codigo: ZOL10.8P Edicion: 09.05.2012 Prospecto:

ZOLADEX LA 10.8 MG IMPLANT

Tamano: 150 x 440 mm

Plegado: 150 x 27,5 mm

N° de Colores: 1/1

Color: Negro

Cod. Barras: ---

Papel: Offset blanco 50 g/m2


Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.

•    This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours.

•    If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

In this leaflet:

1.    What Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is and what it is used for

2.    Before you are given Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant

3.    How Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant will be given

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant

6.    Further information


1. What Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is and what it is used for


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Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant contains a medicine called goserelin. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘LHRH analogues'.

Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is used to treat prostate cancer. It works by reducing the amount of ‘testosterone’ (a hormone) that is produced by your body. Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is a long-acting form of Zoladex and it is given every 12 weeks.


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2. Before you are given Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant


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Do not have Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant if:

•    You are allergic (hypersensitive) to goserelin or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in Section 6: Further information).

•    You are a woman.

Do not have Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before having Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant.

Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant should not be given to children.

Take special care with Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant

Check with your doctor or nurse before you have Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant if:

•    You have problems passing urine (water) or problems with your back

•    You    have    diabetes

•    You    have    high blood pressure

•    You suffer from depression

•    You    have    any condition that affects the    strength    of    your    bones,    especially    if    you    are    a    heavy

drinker, a    smoker, have a family    history    of    osteoporosis (a condition    that    affects    the    strength

of your bones) or take anticonvulsants (medicines for epilepsy or fits) or corticosteroids (steroids).

Medicines of this type can cause a reduction in bone calcium (thinning of bones).

There have been reports of depression in patients taking Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant which may be severe. If you are taking Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant and develop depressed mood, inform your doctor.

If you go into hospital, tell the medical staff that you are having Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant. Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or nurse if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines.

Driving and using machines

Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.


3. How Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant will be given


•    The Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant will be injected under the skin on your stomach every twelve weeks. This will be done by your doctor or nurse.

•    It is important that you keep having Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant treatment, even if you are feeling well.

•    Keep having this treatment until your doctor decides that it is time for you to stop.

Your next appointment

•    You should be given a Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant every 12 weeks.

• Always remind the doctor or nurse to set up an appointment for your next injection.

•    If you are given an appointment for your next injection which is earlier or later than 12 weeks from your last injection, tell your doctor or nurse.

•    If it has been more than 12 weeks since your last injection, contact your doctor or nurse so that you can receive your injection as soon as possible.


4. Possible side effects


Like all medicines, Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Allergic reactions:

These are rare. The symptoms can include sudden onset of:

•    Rash, itching or hives on the skin.

•    Swelling of the face, lips or tongue or other parts of the body.

•    Shortness of breath, wheezing or trouble breathing.

If this happens to you, see a doctor straight away.

Other possible side effects:

•    Pain in your lower back or problems passing urine. If this happens, talk to your doctor.

•    Bone pain at the beginning of treatment. If this happens, talk to your doctor.

•    Hot flushes and sweating.

•    A reduced sex drive.

•    Thinning of your bones.

•    Rises in blood sugar levels.

•    Tingling in your Angers or toes.

•    Skin rashes.

•    Hair loss.

•    Weight gain.

•    Pain, bruising, bleeding, redness or swelling where Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is injected.

•    Pain in the joints.

•    Reduced heart function or heart attack.

•    Changes in blood pressure.

•    Swelling and tenderness of your breasts.

•    Mood changes, depression

• In Long term use: Common

• In Shortterm use: Uncommon co    •    Changes in your blood.

?    •    Liver problems.

S • A blood clot in your lungs causing chest pain or shortness of breath.


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Prueba N.°: 2 Fecha: 10.5.2012


Cliente: BOTICALIA Codigo: ZOL10.8P Edicion: 09.05.2012 Prospecto:

ZOLADEX LA 10.8 MG IMPLANT

Tamano: 150 x 440 mm

Plegado: 150 x 27,5 mm

N° de Colores: 1/1

Color: Negro

Cod. Barras: ---

Papel: Offset blanco 50 g/m2


   Inflammation of the lungs. The symptoms may be like pneumonia (such as feeling short of breath and coughing).

•    Psychiatric problems called psychotic disorders which may include hallucinations (seeing, feeling or hearing things that are not there), disordered thoughts and personality changes. This is very rare.

•    The development of a tumour of the pituitary gland in your head or, if you already have a tumour in your pituitary gland, Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant may make the tumour bleed or collapse.

These effects are very rare. Pituitary tumours can cause severe headaches, feeling or being sick, loss of eyesight and becoming unconscious.

Do not be concerned by this list of possible side effects. You may not get any of them.

If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor, nurse or pharmacist.


5. How to store Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant


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•    Your doctor may give you a prescription so that you can get your medicine from the pharmacy and give it to your doctor when you see him or her again.

•    Keep it in its original package and do not break the seal.

•    Do not store above 25°C.

•    Do not use this medicine after the expiry date shown on the carton label.

•    If your medicine is not used, take it back to your pharmacist.

•    Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

•    If the injection shows any signs of deterioration, you should seek the advice of your pharmacist.


6. Further information


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What Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant contains

Each implant contains goserelin acetate, equivalent to 10.8 mg goserelin.

Also includes lactide-glycolide copolymer which is an inactive substance.

What Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant looks like and the contents of the pack

It is a single dose SafeSystem™ syringe applicator containing a white opaque solid cylindrical implant with a blue protective sleeve in a sealed pouch.

Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is available in packs of one implant (injection).


Who manufactured your medicine

Zoladex LA 10.8mg Implant is manufactured by AstraZeneca UK Limited, Silk Road Business Park, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK10 5NA UK and is procured from within the EU and repackaged by Product Licence holder Boticalia Ltd, 27 Acton Park, The Vale, London W3 7QE.


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Leaflet referenceand revision date: 09.05.2012


Zoladex is a trademark of the AstraZeneca group of companies


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