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GENERIC NAME: FULVESTRANT - INJECTABLE (fool-VES-trant)

BRAND NAME(S): Faslodex

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: Fulvestrant is used to treat breast cancer that has not responded well to other medications (e.g., anti-estrogen drugs such as tamoxifen). Breast cancer tumors grow when the cells are stimulated by the hormone, estrogen. This drug works by blocking the effect of estrogen on the breast cancer tumor cells.

HOW TO USE: Learn all preparation and usage instructions in the product package. If any of the information is unclear, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Inject this medication slowly into a muscle (IM), preferably in the buttocks, usually once monthly; or use as directed by your doctor. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid. Learn how to store and discard needles and medical supplies safely. Consult your pharmacist.

SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, headache, sore throat, hot flashes, stomach and/or back pain, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and irritation at the injection site (e.g., redness, swelling) may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side effects occur: unusual weight loss or loss of appetite, bone pain, hip/pelvis pain, swelling of the arms or legs, trouble breathing. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: chest pain, unusual tiredness/weakness (fatigue), mental/mood changes, pain during urination, tingling or numbness of the hands/feet. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: pain and/or redness/warmth in the leg(s), persistent sore throat or fever, persistent vaginal bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.




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