Goserelin Acetate Side Effects
Serious Side Effects
- Genitourinary side effects such as changes in urinating frequency, loss of bladder control, pain or burning when urinating, bloody urine
- Metabolic side effects such as diabetes, high blood sugar and weight gain
- Musculoskeletal side effects such as muscle weakness, problems with balance or coordination, back pain
- Gastrointestinal side effects such as loss of bowel control, bloody stools, nausea, loss of appetite, increased thirst
- Respiratory side effects such as trouble breathing;
- Dermatologic side effects such as pale skin, easy bruising, sweating, severe numbness or tingling in your legs or feet
- Symptoms of high blood sugar such as increased thirst, increased urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, drowsiness, dry skin, blurred vision or weight loss
- General side effects such as chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, general ill feeling, sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision or speech, feeling like you might pass out, sudden numbness or weakness and feeling tired or restless
- Signs of allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or swelling
Common Side Effects
- Genitourinary side effects such as impotence, fewer erections than normal, vaginal dryness, itching, or discharge, mood changes, increased or decreased libido, breast swelling or tenderness
- Psychiatric side effects such as mood changes or insomnia
- Dermatologic side effects such as acne, sweating, mild skin rash or itching
- Gastrointestinal side effects such as diarrhea or constipation
- Genral side effects such as hot flashes, headache, dizziness, or bone pain
Warnings & Recalls for Goserelin Acetate
Family Planning Warning
Goserelin Acetate is an FDA category X drug, meaning it can cause fetal harm. Expecting mothers should only use Goserelin Acetate if they are being treated for advanced breast cancer. Nursing mothers should not breastfeed while on Goserelin Acetate.
Goserelin Acetate General Warnings
Patients on Goserelin Acetate treatment should avoid drinking alcohol and coming into contact with bodily fluids.
Before taking Goserelin Acetate, patients are advised to notify their doctors if they have the following conditions:
- osteoporosis or low bone density
- diabetes
- urination problems
- a spinal condition
- a history of heart attack or stroke
- risk factors for coronary artery disease (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, or being overweight)
- abnormal bleeding
Goserelin Acetate Treatment and Use
What is Goserelin Acetate?
Goserelin Acetate | Zoladex is a man-made hormone which helps regulate processes in the body in order to treat symptoms of prostate cancer, breast cancer or endometriosis. Goserelin Acetate treats only symptoms rather than the cancer itself. It is also used to prepare the lining of the uterus for surgeries to correct abnormal uterine bleeding.
How does Goserelin Acetate work?
Goserelin Acetate works by imitating the actions of gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which affects the release of sex hormones such as testosterone and estrogen.
How to take Goserelin Acetate
Goserelin Acetate is administered as an implant injected through a needle under the skin of your upper stomach. The implant is administered every 28 days by a health care professional at a clinic or doctor’s office. The implant should not cause any pain or discomfort and dissolves over time.
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Author:
Karina Neves
Posted on May 13, 2013