Description
Composition Fulvestrant (250mg)
Primary Use Breast cancer
Medicine Overview of Fasnorm Injection
Uses of Fasnorm Injection
Fasnorm 250mg Injection is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Fasnorm Injection side effects
Common
Side Effects of Fasnorm are Headache, Vomiting, Weakness, Allergic reaction, Nausea, Injection site reaction, Increased liver enzymes, Urinary tract infection, Diarrhoea.
How to use Fasnorm Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Fasnorm Injection works
Fasnorm 250mg Injection 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 on Fasnorm Injection
Expert advice for Fasnorm Injection
- Fulvestrant should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant.
- Fulvestrant should be used with caution if you have kidney/liver problems.
- Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorder, decreased platelet count, or are receiving blood-thinning medication (for example, warfarin), as fulvestrant when administered in the muscles of the buttock carries a risk of bleeding.
- There is a potential risk of thinning or weakening of the bone (osteoporosis) with fulvestrant use. If you experience any such effects, inform your doctor immediately.
- Fulvestrant use may lead to asthenia (lack or loss of strength and energy). If you experience such symptoms, avoid driving or operating machines.
Fasnorm Injection related warnings
Special precautions for Fasnorm Injection
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Fasnorm 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy. There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
No information is available on the use of Fasnorm 250mg Injection during lactation. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Fasnorm 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
Fasnorm 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fasnorm 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Fasnorm 250mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Fasnorm 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fasnorm 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you miss a dose of Fasnorm Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fasnorm 250mg Injection, please consult your doctor.
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