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fulvestrant
What is the most important information I should know about fulvestrant?Your healthcare provider will probably administer the fulvestrant injection. If you are injecting fulvestrant at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on how and where to inject the medication. If you do not understand these directions, do not attempt to inject the medication. Contact your healthcare provider for further instructions. What is fulvestrant?Fulvestrant blocks the actions of estrogen in the body. Certain types of breast cancer require estrogen to grow. Fulvestrant is used to treat some types of metastatic breast cancer that require estrogen to grow, in postmenopausal women whose cancer has progressed following treatment with other antiestrogen medication. Fulvestrant may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using fulvestrant?Before using fulvestrant, tell your doctor if you
You may not be able to use fulvestrant, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment.
How should I use fulvestrant?Use fulvestrant exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Fulvestrant is administered by intramuscular (into a muscle) injection. Your healthcare provider will probably administer the fulvestrant injection. If you are injecting fulvestrant at home, your healthcare provider will give you detailed instructions on how and where to inject the medication. If you do not understand these directions, do not attempt to inject the medication. Contact your healthcare provider for further instructions. Dispose of used needles and syringes in an appropriate puncture resistant container. Your healthcare provider will store fulvestrant as directed by the manufacturer or give you detailed storage instructions if you are storing the medication at home. What happens if I miss a dose?Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of fulvestrant. What happens if I overdose?An overdose of fulvestrant is unlikely to threaten life. Call an emergency room or poison control center if an overdose is suspected. Symptoms of a fulvestrant overdose are not known. What should I avoid while using fulvestrant?There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activities while taking fulvestrant unless otherwise directed by your doctor. What are the possible side effects of fulvestrant?
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use fulvestrant and talk to your doctor if you experience
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect fulvestrant?Before using fulvestrant, tell your doctor if you are taking warfarin (Coumadin) or another blood thinner. You may not be able to use fulvestrant or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment. Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with fulvestrant. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products. Where can I get more information?Your pharmacist has additional information about fulvestrant written for health professionals that you may read. What does my medication look like?Fulvestrant is available with a prescription under the brand name Faslodex in an injectable formulation. Other brand or generic formulations may also be available. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.
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