This brand name is authorized in Australia, New Zealand.
The drug ZOLACOS contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):
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0F65R8P09N - GOSERELIN
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Goserelin is a synthetic analogue of naturally occurring LHRH. On chronic administration goserelin results in inhibition of pituitary LH secretion leading to a fall in serum testosterone concentrations in males and serum estradiol concentrations in females. |
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A0Z3NAU9DP - BICALUTAMIDE
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Bicalutamide is a non-steroidal antiandrogen, devoid of other endocrine activity. It binds to androgen receptors without activating gene expression, and thus inhibits the androgen stimulus. Regression of prostatic tumours results from this inhibition. |
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This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:
| ATC Group | Classification | |
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| L02AE | Gonadotropin releasing hormone analogues | L Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents → L02 Endocrine therapy → L02A Hormones and related agents |
This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:
| Country | Identification scheme | Identifier(s) |
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| AU | Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme | 9064C, 9065D, 9066E |
| NZ | Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Authority | 13536, 13537 |
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