Fulvested Benefits & Uses

Fulvested is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Fulvested Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Fulvested Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fulvested is used -

Severe

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Increased Liver Enzymes
Diarrhoea
Back Pain
पेट दर्द
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Common

Urinary tract infection
Flu-like Symptoms

Fulvested Related Warnings

Is the use of Fulvested safe for pregnant women?

Fulvested should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Fulvested safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Fulvested. If you see any side effects, stop taking Fulvested immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Fulvested again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fulvested on the Kidneys?

Fulvested rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fulvested on the Liver?

Fulvested can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fulvested on the Heart?

Fulvested may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fulvested with Other Drugs

Fulvested should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Warfarin

Heparin

Apixaban

Enoxaparin

Fulvested Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Fulvested unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Bleeding
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fulvested

Is this Fulvested habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Fulvested.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Fulvested you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Fulvested only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Fulvested in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Fulvested Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fulvested

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Fulvested and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fulvested

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Fulvested.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

Fulvested 250mg Injection