Basic Information On Faslodex
Faslodex belongs to a class of drugs called estrogen receptor antagonists which are used to treat breast cancer that is estrogen dependent or classified as estrogen positive metastatic breast cancer. Prescribed for postmenopausal women, the Faslodex drug works by preventing the proper functioning of estrogen receptors in cancer cells. Estrogen deprivation kills cancer as it requires estrogen to grow and multiply.
Precautions/Side Effects For Faslodex
Faslodex or Fulvestrant is prescribed only for women who have attained menopause. This drug can affect fertility and pregnancy; so if you want to get pregnant, then you will not be prescribed treatment with this drug. Pregnant mothers are not treated with Faslodex as it is known to cause fetal damage and result in deformities. While there are no tests to establish if this drug can pass through breast milk, it is recommended that you discuss the possible risks with your doctor.
Common side effects caused by Fulvestrant are headaches, nausea, hot flashes and excessive sweating. You may also feel ill tempered and experience moods swings. Most of the side effects vanish with tolerance building by the body as the treatment progresses. However side effects like prolonged vaginal bleeding and discharge, severe loss of appetite and weight loss, are indications of adverse reactions. These signs may also indicate that the cancer has relapsed. Before you start taking brand or generic Faslodex, let your doctor know about all medication and supplements that you might be taking. Specifically, you must mention any blood related disorders like reduced platelet counts or if you are on blood thinners. Unexpected and adverse reactions are possible and to prevent this, all counter-indications must be considered.
Faslodex Dosage
Faslodex is recommended only for adult women who have attained menopause or in some cases have undergone hysterectomy. The recommended dosage is 250 mg every month. It could be given as one injection in a 5ml shot or two shots of 2.5 ml each. The treatment with brand or generic Faslodex is continued till disease progression exists. This drug is used following antiestrogen therapy and conventional modalities like radiation and chemotherapy. No dosage corrections are required for elderly women. No corrections are required for individuals with mild hepatic impairment either.
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