Goselin 3.6mg Injection
Salt Composition
Goserelin acetate (3.6mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Goselin 3.6mg Injection is used for the treatment of prostate cancer in men and for breast cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibroids in women.
Dosage Form
Injection
Introduction
Goselin 3.6mg Injection is given as an injection under the skin by a qualified medical professional. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Breastfeeding Warning
This medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy.
How it works
Goselin 3.6mg Injection is a synthetic hormone. In men, it works by reducing the level of testosterone (male hormone) which causes regression of prostate tumor and improves symptoms. In women, it suppresses the level of estradiol (female hormone) which helps treat advanced breast cancer, endometriosis and uterine fibroids. It also reduces the thickness of the endometrium which is the uterus lining prior to surgery.
Quick Tips
Goselin 3.6mg Injection 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.
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