Fulvestrant

Drug Class:	Commonly Known As:	Category:
Estrogen Receptor Antagonist	Faslodex®	Cancer-related

Fulvestrant - What is it for

Fulvestrant is a hormonal medicine used in advanced breast cancer. It may also be used in combination with other breast cancer medicines e.g. palbociclib, ribociclib.

Fulvestrant - Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications

What side effects can Fulvestrant cause?

Nausea and vomiting
Muscle, joint, bone and back pain
May be relieved by taking paracetamol.
Headache
Fatigue
Hot flushes may occur
Sore throat
Pain at injection site

Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:

Chest pain and rapid, irregular heartbeat
Swelling of extremities
Cough with difficulty breathing
Calf swelling or tenderness or hardness over a vein
Other persistent or severe side effects

Before taking Fulvestrant , what precautions must I follow?

Inform your doctor or pharmacist regarding any other medical conditions you have or medicines you are taking e.g. blood thinners.

What food or medicine must I avoid when I take Fulvestrant ?

Fulvestrant - Dosage and How to Use

How should Fulvestrant be used?

It is an injection given at the muscles in the buttocks. When fulvestrant is started, it is given once every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses. After which, it is injected only once a month.