Fulvestrant
- What is it for
Fulvestrant is a hormonal medicine used in advanced breast cancer. It may also be used in combination with other breast cancer medicines e.g. palbociclib, ribociclib.
Fulvestrant
- Side Effects, Precautions, and Contraindications
What side effects can
Fulvestrant
cause?
- Nausea and vomiting
- Muscle, joint, bone and back pain
May be relieved by taking paracetamol. - Headache
- Fatigue
- Hot flushes may occur
- Sore throat
- Pain at injection site
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
- Chest pain and rapid, irregular heartbeat
- Swelling of extremities
- Cough with difficulty breathing
- Calf swelling or tenderness or hardness over a vein
- Other persistent or severe side effects
Before taking
Fulvestrant
, what precautions must I follow?
Inform your doctor or pharmacist regarding any other medical conditions you have or medicines you are taking e.g. blood thinners.
Fulvestrant
- Dosage and How to Use
How should
Fulvestrant
be used?
It is an injection given at the muscles in the buttocks. When fulvestrant is started, it is given once every 2 weeks for the first 3 doses. After which, it is injected only once a month.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you missed a dose, inform your doctor immediately and arrange for a follow-up as soon as possible.
