Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection

Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant)

What Is The Generic Name For Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection:

Fulvestrant is the generic version for Fulvenat 250 mg Injection

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

• Fulvenat

About Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant)

Fulvenat Injection contains an active ingredient, Fulvestrant, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is type of cancer that develops from breast tissue. Symptoms of breast cancer comprise lump in the breast, dimpling of the skin, a change in breast shape, & fluid coming from the nipple, an inverted nipple, or a red/ scaly patch of skin. This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

Manufacturer:

Natco Pharma Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Fulvenat 250 mg Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy. 

Strength:

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Fulvestrant, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

What Are The Uses Of The Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

• Breast Cancer

How Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant) Works:

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection has an active ingredient; Fulvestrant which blocks the action of estrogen on breast cancer cells which can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. Fulvestrant competitively & reversibly binds to estrogen receptors present in cancer cells & achieves its anti-estrogen effects through two separate mechanisms. Firstly, Fulvestrant binds to the receptors & down regulates them so that estrogen is no longer able to bind to these receptors. Secondly, Fulvestrant degrades the estrogen receptors to which it is bound. Both of these mechanisms inhibit the growth of tamoxifen-resistant with estrogen-sensitive human breast cancer cell lines.

Before You Use Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

Make sure that:

• You are not allergic to Fulvestrant
• You are not having any serious Disease
• Your doctor must be informed about your health history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

• You should avoid taking alcohol  
• You should avoid driving
• You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

When Not To Use Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

You should not take Fulvenat 250 mg Injection if you:

• Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity
• Have you have liver problems
• Have Kidney disease
• Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have Allergy to the Injection
• Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs
• Have any bleeding disorder
• Have decreased platelet count
• Are receiving blood-thinning medication
• Have Liver/ Kidney disease
• Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding

Dosage:

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection contains an active ingredient, Fulvestrant, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. This medicine is available in different strengths and substitutes & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You should consult your doctor for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Fulvenat 250 mg Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Fulvenat 250 mg Injection regularly on time for better results.

How Much Of The Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant) to Be Used:

As Fulvenat 250 mg Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Fulvenat 250 mg Injection. Try not to inject this medication on your own and for longer time than suggested by doctor.

How To Take The Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Fulvenat 250 mg Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

You are always advised to take Fulvenat 250 mg Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller amount or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

Overdose:

Seek medical emergency and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Fulvenat 250 mg Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose:

The missed dose of the injection must be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly recommended to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dose of the medication to make up for the missed dosage. Since Fulvenat 250 mg Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Fulvenat 250 Mg Injection (Fulvestrant):

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Weakness
• Allergic reaction
• Nausea
• Injection site reaction
• Increased liver enzymes
• Urinary tract infection
• Diarrhea
• Rapid weight gain
• Tingling of hands or feet
• Loss of appetite
• Joint and muscle pain
• Vaginal bleeding

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Fulvenat 250 mg Injection. This interaction may produce some unwanted or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always discuss with your doctor if you are taking other medication/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

• Omacetaxine

It can also interact with following disease condition:

• Allergy
• Liver disorder
• Bleeding disorder
• Osteoporosis

Warning And Precaution:

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Liver/kidney disease
• You should not drive or operate machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause asthenia
• Always consult with your doctor immediately to get best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above mentioned conditions.

Things To Remember:

• Keep the Fulvenat 250 mg Injection out of reach and sight of the children
• This medicine is strictly not prescribed for use in children and adolescents
• You must always read the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine
• Always consult your physician if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Fulvenat 250 mg Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this medicine for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

Storage:

Store the Fulvenat 250 mg Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection vial is intact and not damaged or broken while purchasing or storing.