Fulvestrant
Written By Dr. Anuj Saini
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish RanjanLast updated 18 Feb 2020 | 11:51 AM (UTC)
Fulvestrant Uses
Fulvestrant is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
How Fulvestrant works
Fulvestrant blocks the action of estrogen on breast cancer cells. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
Common side effects of Fulvestrant
Injection site reaction, Headache, Vomiting, Allergic reaction, Nausea1a, Diarrhea, Urinary tract infection, Weakness
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Expert advice for Fulvestrant
- Fulvestrant is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer.
- It should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant.
- It is given as a slow injection into the muscles (intramuscular) of your buttock.
- Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease or if you are receiving any medicines to prevent blood clots.
- Do not take Fulvestrant if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Fulvestrant
Fulvestrant is a medicine, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Your doctor would advise you the exact dose of this medicine. It is given as a slow (1 to 2 minutes) intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection into your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.
The common side effects associated with this medicine are headache, vomiting, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, vaginal bleeding, low platelets count and back pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.