Limit alcohol consumption, especially if you have liver issues, as it may exacerbate liver-related side effects.
Regular monitoring of liver function may be required, especially in patients with pre-existing liver conditions.
Generally safe, but consult your healthcare provider if you have severe kidney impairment.
Fulvestrant is contraindicated during pregnancy. Effective contraception should be used during treatment.
Avoid breastfeeding while on Fulvestrant, as it may harm the nursing infant.
Fulvestrant may cause dizziness or fatigue. Avoid driving if you experience these side effects.
Fulvestrant: Fulvestrant is a selective estrogen receptor degrader (SERD). It binds to estrogen receptors on breast cancer cells, blocking the effects of estrogen, which is a hormone that can promote the growth of breast cancer cells. Additionally, Fulvestrant leads to the degradation of the estrogen receptors, further reducing the ability of cancer cells to grow.
Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer: Breast cancer can be driven by hormones such as estrogen. In hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, the cancer cells have receptors that bind to estrogen, promoting their growth. Metastatic Breast Cancer: Metastatic breast cancer refers to cancer that has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
Fulvenat contains a medicine, Fulvestrant 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 in 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.
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