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Fulvestrant is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fulvestrant is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Fulvestrant safe for pregnant women?
Fulvestrant has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Fulvestrant without medical advice.
Is the use of Fulvestrant safe during breastfeeding?
Fulvestrant can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Fulvestrant on the Kidneys?
Fulvestrant rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fulvestrant on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Fulvestrant. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fulvestrant only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fulvestrant on the Heart?
Fulvestrant has very mild side effects on the heart.
Fulvestrant should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fulvestrant unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fulvestrant habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Fulvestrant has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Fulvestrant you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Fulvestrant is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Fulvestrant in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Fulvestrant
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Fulvestrant together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fulvestrant
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fulvestrant with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Faslodex® (fulvestrant)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 313