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Goserelin acetate
INFORMATION ABOUT GOSERELIN ACETATE
Goserelin acetate Uses
Goserelin acetate is used in the treatment of prostate cancer, breast cancer, endometriosis, Uterine fibroids, precocious puberty and female infertility. It is also used to reduce the thickness of the endometrium of the uterus in preparation for surgery.
How Goserelin acetate works
Goserelin acetate is a hormone similar to the one produced by a hypothalmus gland in the brain. It works by decreasing the blood levels of testosterone in males.
Common side effects of Goserelin acetate
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Decreased libido, Erectile dysfunction, Depression, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, High blood pressure, Breast atrophy, Pain during sexual intercourse, Hot flushes, Sexual dysfunction, Urinary tract disorder, Lethargy, Pain, Edema (swelling), Upper respiratory tract infection, Rash, Sweating, Decreased appetite, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Heart failure, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Vaginal inflammation, Emotional lability, Acne, Breast enlargement, Pelvic discomfort, Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Pain during periods, Uterine bleeding
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Swati Mishra
BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
29 Oct 2024 | 10:27 AM (UTC)
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Medicine brands for Goserelin acetate
Zoladex
₹9754 to ₹28890
AstraZeneca
2 variant(s)
Goselin
₹8035 to ₹8035
Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Goserelin acetate
  • Goserelin acetate is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men and for breast cancer, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids in women.
  • It may also be used along with other medicines to treat infertility in women.
  • It is a prefilled syringe that is injected under the skin of the abdomen, every 28 days.
  • It may cause a reduction in bone mineral density and weakened bones. Your doctor may prescribe other medicines to reduce bone loss.
  • Inform your doctor if you start to feel depressed or have disturbing thoughts or feelings during treatment with this medicine.
  • Vaginal bleeding may occur in the first month after starting treatment and usually stops on its own. Inform your doctor if bleeding continues.
Frequently asked questions for Goserelin acetate
Goserelin acetate is a chemotherapeutic agent used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive cancers of the breast (in pre- and peri- menopausal women) and prostate, and some benign gynecological disorders (endometriosis, uterine fibroids and endometrial thinning). In addition, it is used in assisted reproduction and in the treatment of precocious puberty
Goserelin acetate implants contain the active ingredient Goserelin acetate acetate and are injected under the surface of the skin on the stomach
It is given once or multiple times as required. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug
Yes you can take paracetamol/ibuprofen/noethisterone with zoladex.