Fulvimac Benefits & Uses

Fulvimac is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Fulvimac 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

Fulvimac Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fulvimac 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

Fulvimac Related Warnings

Is the use of Fulvimac safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Fulvimac. If you are pregnant, do not take Fulvimac without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Fulvimac safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Fulvimac. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Fulvimac on the Kidneys?

Fulvimac rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Fulvimac on the Liver?

Fulvimac 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 Fulvimac on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Fulvimac on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Fulvimac with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Warfarin

Heparin

Apixaban

Enoxaparin

Fulvimac Contraindications

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

Bleeding
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Fulvimac

Is this Fulvimac habit forming or addictive?

Fulvimac does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Fulvimac, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Fulvimac can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Fulvimac should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Fulvimac is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Fulvimac Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Fulvimac

There is no information on the effects of taking Fulvimac with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Fulvimac

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Fulvimac with alcohol will be.

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

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