Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Goselin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Prostate Cancer. Other than this, Goselin has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Goselin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Goselin include Decreased libido, Breast Enlargement, Ovarian Cysts. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Goselin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Goselin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Goselin's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Goselin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Goselin related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Goselin have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Goselin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Goselin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Goselin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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) |
|
Adult(Female) |
|
Is the use of Goselin safe for pregnant women?
Goselin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Goselin safe during breastfeeding?
Goselin should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Goselin on the Kidneys?
Goselin rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Goselin on the Liver?
Goselin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Goselin on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Goselin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Goselin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Goselin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Goselin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Goselin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Goselin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Goselin can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Goselin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Goselin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Goselin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Goselin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Goselin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Goselin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
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