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Fulvestrant is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Fulvestrant have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Fulvestrant depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Fulvestrant is used to treat the following -
Other 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 |
Adult(Female) |
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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 shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Fulvestrant safe during breastfeeding?
Fulvestrant may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Fulvestrant, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Fulvestrant.
What is the effect of Fulvestrant on the Kidneys?
Fulvestrant has very mild side effects on 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?
Very few cases of side effects of Fulvestrant on the heart have been reported.
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?
No, there is no any evidence that Fulvestrant is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Fulvestrant. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Fulvestrant should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Fulvestrant is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fulvestrant
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Fulvestrant, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fulvestrant
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Fulvestrant with alcohol.
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