Medicine Details
Brand Name:- Fulvant
Generic Name:- Fulvestrant
Manufacturer:- Arechar Healthcare
Dosage:- Injection
Strength:- 250 mg/mL
Storage:- Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C).
Indication:- Breast Cancer
Prescription required:- Yes
Description
Fulvant (Fulvestrant) injection is an anti-cancer medication. It is prescribed for the treatment of Breast Cancer (estrogen-dependent) in postmenopausal women. It is available in the form of an injection. Fulvant, comprising Fulvestrant, is a selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD). It is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. Also, to avoid any further complications, it is necessary to contact a doctor regarding the risks and benefits of taking this injection (before its consumption).
Pharmacodynamics
Fulvant (Fulvestrant) is an antiestrogen. It acts as an antagonist of the estrogen receptor (ER) and a selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD). It binds to the estrogen receptor. Fulvant makes it more hydrophobic, further making the receptor unstable and misfold. Therefore, it leads normal processes inside the cell to degrade it. Also, it is an agonist of the G protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER), albeit with relatively low affinity (10–100 nM, relative to 3–6 nM for estradiol).
Usage Of Medicine
Fulvant (250 mg/mL) injection is a prescription medicine. It is used in the treatment of Breast Cancer in postmenopausal women. The dose strength and duration are decided by the doctor according to your medical condition and the medical history. It is advisable to disclose the details of medicines (you already take) to the doctor for better efficacy. Also, Fulvant injection is not recommended for use in women during pregnancy.
Interactions
All the medicines interact in different manners from person to person. Therefore, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional to discuss this before the consumption of any new medicine.
Interaction With Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Therefore, be sure to consult your doctor.
Interaction With Medicine
- Omacetaxine
Contraindication
- Fulvant (Fulvestrant) injection is not indicated for use in patients having an allergy to Fulvestrant or any of the ingredients of Fulvant injection.
Alternate Brands
- Fulviglen
- Faslomax
- Fuvestrol
- Strantas
- Fasnorm
The side effects of Fulvant (Fulvestrant) injection are mentioned below. It is important to consult a medical practitioner in case these/other side effects occur.
- Headache
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Allergic reaction
- Urine infection
- Chills
- Weight loss
- Tiredness
- Drowsiness
- Itching
- Skin rash
- Difficulty in breathing
Normal Dose
It is advisable to not self–administer Fulvant (Fulvestrant) injection. Your healthcare provider will give you this injection according to your medical condition.
Missed Dose
Initially, it is advisable to not miss a dose. However, if such a case happens, make sure to consult your healthcare provider to schedule an appointment for the same or guide you further.
Overdose
In case you experience symptoms of overdose, immediately call your doctor or any other medical emergency helpline.
