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Description

Fulvestrant  injection (250 mg/5ml)

 

Composition :

Each ml contains :

Fulvestrant IP…………250MG.

Ethanol (96%) USP…..10% (W/V)

Excipients…………Q.S

 

Uses  Of Fulvestrant  injection (250 mg/5ml)

Fulvestrant  is used to treat certain types of breast cancer. Breast cancer cells need the hormone estrogen in order to grow. Fulvestrant works by blocking the effect of estrogen, slowing tumor cell growth.

 

How Use Fulvestrant  injection (250 mg/5ml):

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your pharmacist before you start using fulvestrant and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

This medication is given by slow injection into the buttock muscle by a health care professional. It is given as directed by your doctor, usually every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses and then monthly. The dosage is based on your medical condition.

 

Precautions:

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients (such as benzyl alcohol), which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: liver disease, bleeding problems, low platelet counts (thrombocytopenia).

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using fulvestrant. Fulvestrant may harm an unborn baby. Your doctor should order a pregnancy test within 7 days of starting this medication. Ask about reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm with spermicide) while using this medication and for 1 year after the last dose. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.

 

Dosage:

As directed by an oncologist

 

Storage :

Refrigerate 2° to 8°C (36° to 46°F). keep away from light and moisture.