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Goserelin (Zoladex)
GnRH agonist implant for hormone-sensitive cancers.
Plain-Language Label Highlights
Brand names: Zoladex
Prostate cancer, breast cancer (premenopausal), endometriosis, endometrial thinning.
A small implant placed under the skin every 1 or 3 months that lowers sex hormones to slow hormone-sensitive cancers and disease.
- •Hot flashes
- •Decreased libido
- •Sexual dysfunction
- •Mood changes
- •Injection-site reactions
- •Initial hormone flare
- •Bone density loss
- •Cardiovascular risk
- •Hyperglycemia
- •Pregnancy
- •Known GnRH analog hypersensitivity
Educational summary of the FDA prescribing information. Not a substitute for the full label or medical advice. Always discuss with a licensed prescriber.
Mechanism of Action
Decapeptide GnRH agonist delivered via biodegradable subcutaneous implant. Suppresses gonadotropin and sex hormone production through pituitary desensitization.
Research Areas
Common Research Protocols
3.6 mg SC monthly or 10.8 mg SC every 12 weeks.
Protocols summarized for educational reference from published research. Not dosing guidance.
Cited Research
ZIPP trial
Adjuvant goserelin improved outcomes in premenopausal breast cancer.
Important Considerations
- •FDA-approved.
- •Testosterone/estrogen flare; menopausal symptoms.
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