Goserelin Benefits & Uses

Goserelin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Prostate Cancer

Goserelin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given upper abdominal wall every 28 days
Adult(Female)	Disease: Endometriosis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3.6 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: 6 months Special Instructions: Given upper abdominal wall every 28 days

Goserelin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Goserelin is used -

Moderate

Hot Flashes
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Chest Pain
Hypertension

Mild

Excessive sweating
Dizziness
Bone Pain
Insomnia
Diarrhoea
Headache

Common

Decreased libido
Breast Enlargement
Ovarian Cysts

Goserelin Related Warnings

Is the use of Goserelin safe for pregnant women?

Goserelin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Goserelin safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Goserelin. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Goserelin on the Kidneys?

Goserelin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Goserelin on the Liver?

Side effects of Goserelin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Goserelin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Goserelin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Goserelin with Other Drugs

Goserelin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Amitriptyline

Amoxicillin

Aripiprazole

Azithromycin

Goserelin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Goserelin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Spinal Cord Injury
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Goserelin

Is this Goserelin habit forming or addictive?

Goserelin does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Goserelin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Goserelin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Goserelin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Goserelin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Goserelin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Goserelin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Goserelin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Goserelin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zoladex® (goserelin acetate)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 242

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 624-625

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