Faslodex
Composition for Faslodex Products
Faslodex Products are primarily used for
Breast cancerProducts for Faslodex
Faslodex 250mg Injection
vial of 5 ml Injection
MRP₹39562
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About Faslodex Products
Faslodex Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Faslodex are Nausea, Vomiting, Back pain, Fatigue, Hot flashes, Decreased appetite, Constipation, Bone pain, Joint pain, Cough, Injection site pain, Headache, Pain in extremity, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Breathlessness, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Increased aspartate aminotransferase, Weakness.
Severe
Side Effects of Faslodex are Bleeding disorder, Embryo-fetal toxicity.
How Faslodex Products work
Fulvestrant blocks the action of estrogen on breast cancer cells. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
In Depth Information for Faslodex Products
- Faslodex is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer.
- It should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant.
- It is given as a slow injection into the muscles (intramuscular) of your buttock.
- Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease or if you are receiving any medicines to prevent blood clots.
- Do not take Faslodex if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Faslodex is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer.
- It should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant.
- It is given as a slow injection into the muscles (intramuscular) of your buttock.
- Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease or if you are receiving any medicines to prevent blood clots.
- Do not take Faslodex if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Patient Concerns about Faslodex Products
Frequently asked questions about Faslodex Products
Q. What is Faslodex 250mg Injection and what is it used for?
Faslodex 250mg Injection contains a medicine, Fulvestrant which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Faslodex 250mg Injection?
Your doctor would advise you the exact dose of this medicine. It is given as a slow (1 to 2 minutes) intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection in your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Faslodex 250mg Injection?
The common side effects associated with this medicine are headache, vomiting, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, vaginal bleeding, low platelets count and back pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
Q. What is Faslodex 250mg Injection and what is it used for?
Faslodex 250mg Injection is a medicine, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Faslodex 250mg Injection?
Your doctor would advise you the exact dose of this medicine. It is given as a slow (1 to 2 minutes) intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection into your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Faslodex 250mg Injection?
The common side effects associated with this medicine are headache, vomiting, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, vaginal bleeding, low platelets count and back pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.