Halaven TM
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Active ingredients: eribulin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: HALAVEN eribulin mesilate 1 mg/2 mL solution for injection glass vialWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
HALAVEN is indicated for the treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer who have progressed after at least one chemotherapeutic regimen for advanced disease. Prior therapy should have included an anthracycline and a taxane in either the adjuvant or metastatic setting unless these are contraindicated.,HALAVEN is indicated for the treatment of patients with unresectable liposarcoma who have received prior chemotherapy for advanced or metastatic disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intravenous
- Sterile, clear and colorlesss aqueous solution with 1mg of eribulin mesylate in 2mL fill volume clear glass vial.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- 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
- 1 x 1 vial pack
- 6 x 1 vial pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient eribulin
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
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
