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==History of changes in FDA indication== | ==History of changes in FDA indication== | ||
* 12/29/1989: Initial FDA approval (label not available on Drugs @ FDA) | * 12/29/1989: Initial FDA approval (label not available on Drugs @ FDA) | ||
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| + | ==Also known as== | ||
| + | *'''Brand names:''' Novgos, Zoladex | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 19:31, 23 July 2018
General information
Class/mechanism: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analog, inhibits pituitary gonadotropin secretion, which suppresses ovarian and testicular steroidogenesis[1][2]
Route: SC
Extravasation: n/a
For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]
Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Goserelin (Zoladex) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Goserelin (Zoladex) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 12/29/1989: Initial FDA approval (label not available on Drugs @ FDA)
Also known as
- Brand names: Novgos, Zoladex