Goserelin
Description
Goserelin is an anticancer drug used in the treatment of advanced prostate cancer. It is used along with radiation therapy for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. In women, this medicine can be used for palliative treatment of advanced breast cancer, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis, a condition characterized by abnormal growth of uterine tissue, severe pain, and heavy or irregular periods.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Goserelin
- Hypersensitivity
- Fast/irregular heart beat
- Trouble breathing
- Breast pain and tenderness
- Increase in blood glucose level
- Bone and joint pain
- Unusual sweating
- Unwanted hair growth
- Anxiety
Uses of Goserelin
What is it prescribed for?
- Prostate cancer
- Endometriosis
- Palliative treatment of breast cancer
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to goserelin or any other components present along with it.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Diabetes
Goserelin may cause an increase in the blood glucose levels or may increase the chances of development of diabetes. It may also worsen the glycemic control of diabetic patients. Close monitoring of blood glucose levels is recommended during treatment with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
If an appointment for a dose of Goserelin injection is missed, contact your doctor immediately and schedule the dose as soon as possible.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Clozapine
Amiodarone
Dolasetron
Ivabradine
Efavirenz
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Goserelin injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Goserelin works by decreasing the amounts of certain hormones in the body. These hormones are required for the growth of certain cancer cells and uterine tissue.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists, Hormonal antineoplastic agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 7 Sep 2017
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