About goserelin
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
Used for
- Prostate cancer
- Breast cancer in selected patients
- Endometriosis
- Uterine fibroids before surgery
Usual adult dose
Usually injected under the skin every 28 days; dose depends on the condition.
Common side effects
- Hot flushes and sweating
- Reduced sex drive
- Headache
- Injection-site reactions
Important warnings
- May initially worsen prostate cancer symptoms.
- Can reduce bone density, especially with prolonged treatment.
- May affect blood sugar and heart rhythm.
- Rarely, injection can injure nearby blood vessels or organs.
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; it may harm the fetus. Pregnancy should be excluded before treatment when relevant.
Breastfeeding
Not recommended during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval may increase heart-rhythm risk.
- Tamoxifen or other hormonal cancer treatments may affect treatment decisions.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.