Faslomax 250mg Injection

Short Description

Faslomax 250mg Injection is an estrogen blocker used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.

Dosage Form

Injection

Introduction

Faslomax 250mg Injection is given as an injection into the muscles under the supervision of a doctor. It should be taken as doctor your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Side Effects

injection site reaction headache vomiting allergic reaction nausea

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Faslomax 250mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Faslomax 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Faslomax 250mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Faslomax 250mg Injection blocks the action of estrogen on breast cancer cells. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

Faslomax 250mg Injection is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer. It should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant. It is given as a slow injection into the muscles (intramuscular) of your buttock. Inform your doctor if you have any bleeding disorder, kidney or liver disease or if you are receiving any medicines to prevent blood clots. Do not take Faslomax 250mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.