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Generic: goserelin
A gonadotropin releasing hormone - It lowers the amount of sex hormones that the body makes
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What is this medicine?GOSERELIN (GOE se rel in) is similar to a hormone found in the body. It lowers the amount of sex hormones that the body makes. Men will have lower testosterone levels and women will have lower estrogen levels while taking this medicine. In men, this medicine is used to treat prostate cancer; the injection is either given once per month or once every 12 weeks. A once per month injection (only) is used to treat women with endometriosis, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, or advanced breast cancer.This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions (some only apply to women):
How should I use this medicine?This medicine is for injection under the skin. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. Men receive this injection once every 4 weeks or once every 12 weeks. Women will only receive the once every 4 weeks injection.Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. |
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