Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 ml Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3427

USA Brand Name

Fulvenat

Strength

250mg

Generic Name

Fulvestrant

Manufacturer

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

## Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant)

## What Is The Generic Name For Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection:

Fulvestrant is the generic version for Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection:

Fulvenat

## About Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant)

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Fulvestrant, which is used in the treatment of breast cancer. Breast cancer is a 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 pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection.

## Strength :

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant):

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Breast Cancer

## How Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant) Works:

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml 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 Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection:

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant):

You should not take Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 an 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 :

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 a 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 Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant) to Be Used:

As Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection. Try not to inject this medication on your own and for a longer time than suggested by the doctor.

## How To Take The Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant):

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection (Fulvestrant):

You are always advised to take Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 a larger or smaller amount or for a longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek medical emergency and/ or contact your physician immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, the emergency measures 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 Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 Fulviglen 250 Mg/5 Ml Injection:

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 Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 the following disease condition:

Allergy

Liver disorder

Bleeding disorder

Osteoporosis

## Warning And Precaution:

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 the best possible treatment when you are suffering from any of the above-mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml 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 :

Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this medicine for a longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Fulviglen 250 mg/5 ml Injection at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection vial is intact and not damaged or broken while purchasing or storing.