Faslodex 250mg Injection 5ml
By ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LTD
5ml Injection in Pre Filled Syringe
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Description
Faslodex 250 mg Injection is an anticancer medicine containing fulvestrant as its active ingredient. It is used to treat post-menopausal women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive and HER2 negative. It works by acting as an estrogen receptor antagonist, helping to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception during treatment with Faslodex and for 2 years after the last dose. It is a prescription medicine and must be taken as prescribed by a doctor.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹37980.00 |
| You Save | ₹4220.00 (10% on MRP) |
| Contains | Fulvestrant(250.0 Mg) |
| Uses | Breast cancer in postmenopausal women |
| Side effects | Injection site reaction (pain/inflammation) Weakness Fatigue Nausea |
| Therapy | ANTI-NEOPLASTIC |
Uses
Faslodex 250 mg Injection is primarily used in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR-positive) advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Contraindications
- Allergy to fulvestrant or any ingredients of Faslodex 250 mg Injection
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Children and Men
- Liver disease
Side effects
- Injection site reaction (pain/inflammation)
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Joint, muscle and back pain
- Skin rash
- Hot flushes
- Headache
- A feeling of numbness, tingling or weakness in the legs
- Increased level of liver enzymes
- Increased level of bilirubin
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I take Faslodex 250 mg Injection during pregnancy?
A:
Faslodex 250 mg Injection is contraindicated during pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Q:
Can I take Faslodex 250 mg Injection while breastfeeding?
A:
Faslodex 250 mg Injection Is contraindicated in breastfeeding females.
Driving
Q:
Can I drive if I have taken Faslodex 250 mg Injection?
A:
Faslodex 250 mg Injection is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines. However, if you feel tired and/or weak, do not drive or operate machines and ask your doctor for advice.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with Faslodex 250 mg Injection?
A:
No information is available on the interactions of Faslodex 250 mg Injection and alcohol.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have any problems with your liver or kidneys.
- You have low blood platelet count, problems with bleeding, or you use medicine to prevent blood clots (ex., anticoagulants).
- You have a personal or family history of osteoporosis (thinning of the bone), or have low bone density, or have a recent history of fracture.
- You are a woman of childbearing potential.
- Faslodex is not recommended for use in children and adolescents.
- Suppose you experience any allergic reactions during treatment with Faslodex 250 mg Injection, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives, or difficulty with swallowing. In that case, it is crucial to contact your doctor right away. These reactions may occur immediately or a few days after the injection. Immediate medical attention is necessary to ensure your safety....
Directions for Use
Faslodex 250 mg Injection is to be given as an injection into the muscle (intramuscular) of the buttock. Your doctor will administer this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Storage and disposal
- Keep it in the refrigerator (2°C-8°C).
- Keep the syringe in its original pack, and do not break the seal. Protect it from light.
- Do not use it after the expiry date mentioned on the pack.
- Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
- Do not throw it away in the garbage or flush it down the drain. Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of old medications correctly.
Dosage
Overdose
You are less likely to receive an overdose of this medicine as it will be given by a doctor or nurse. In the event of an overdose, report to your doctor immediately, even if there are no symptoms.
Missed a Dose
The chances of missing a dose are less as it will be given to you under medical supervision. Still, if you feel a dose has yet to be missed, inform your doctor or nurse.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Oestrogen (female sex hormone) promotes tumour growth in hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Faslodex 250 mg works by inhibiting some of the actions of oestrogen, which helps to slow the growth of breast cancer tumours....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
Interactions with other drugs and Faslodex 250 mg Injection have not been established. Before using this injection, talk to your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, even those you have bought without a prescription....
Content Details
WRITTEN BY
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
REVIEWED BY
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
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Product Details
Brand
FASLODEX
Expiry Date
22/10/2025
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