Drug reference
goserelin
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Drug class
Endocrine (Pituitary Hormones)
Mechanism of action
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog; chronic stimulation of goserelin results in suppression of LH, FSH serum levels
Common side effects
- Hot flashes
- Vaginitis
- Depression
- Reduced libido
- Sweating
- Mood swings
Known interactions (15)
- dronedarone + goserelin Major
- goserelin + nilotinib Major
- goserelin + pimozide Major
- goserelin + quinidine Major
- goserelin + sotalol Major
- goserelin + thioridazine Major
- goserelin + ziprasidone Major
- amiodarone + goserelin Moderate
- anagrelide + goserelin Moderate
- citalopram + goserelin Moderate
- escitalopram + goserelin Moderate
- fluoxetine + goserelin Moderate
- goserelin + mifepristone Moderate
- goserelin + paliperidone Moderate
- goserelin + quetiapine Moderate
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is goserelin?
goserelin belongs to: Endocrine.
How does goserelin work?
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (LHRH) analog; chronic stimulation of goserelin results in suppression of LH, FSH serum levels
What are the common side effects of goserelin?
Hot flashes, Vaginitis, Depression, Reduced libido, Sweating, Mood swings
Which drugs interact with goserelin?
dronedarone, nilotinib, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, thioridazine, ziprasidone, amiodarone, anagrelide, citalopram, escitalopram, fluoxetine, mifepristone, paliperidone, quetiapine
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