Faslodex TM
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Active ingredients: fulvestrant
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FASLODEX fulvestrant 250mg/5mL solution for injection pre-filled syringeConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
FASLODEX is indicated for the treatment of postmenopausal women with:, hormone receptor (HR) positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have not been previously treated with endocrine therapy., HR positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have progressive disease following prior endocrine (anti-oestrogen or aromatase inhibitor) therapy.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- Clear, colourless to yellow, viscous liquid.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Do not Freeze
- Shelf lifetime is 4 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 2 x 250mg/5mL syringe pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient fulvestrant
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
