Breast cancer

In Breast cancer Fulvant Injection relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Fulvant Injection is an estrogen blocker. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and slow down the growth of cancer cells.Fulvant Injection is given as an injection into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as doctor your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction headache vomiting allergic reaction and nausea. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you ever had kidney or liver disease or had bleeding disorder or had any blood clotting medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fulvant Injection. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Fulvant Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : UNSAFE <p> Fulvant Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Fulvant Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Fulvant Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fulvant Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Fulvant Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Fulvant Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fulvant Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Fulvant Injection please consult your doctor.\\n

Chemical Class :: Estrogens Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Estrogen receptor antagonist

Breast cancer

Headache | Vomiting | Weakness | Allergic reaction | Nausea | Injection site reaction | Urinary tract infection | Diarrhea

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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Q. What is Fulvant Injection and what is it used for?::: Fulvant Injection contains a medicine Fulvestrant which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.| Q. How and in what dose should I use Fulvant Injection?::: 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 in your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.| Q. What are the common side effects of using Fulvant Injection?::: 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.