Fasnorm 250mg Injection

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Last updated on 01 Nov 2024 | 01:02 AM (IST)

Fasnorm 250mg Injection is an estrogen blocker. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and slow down the growth of cancer cells.

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1 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Fulvestrant (250mg)

Marketer

Biocon

Storage

Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

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Product introduction

Fasnorm 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reaction, headache, vomiting, allergic reaction, and nausea. If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you ever had kidney or liver disease or had bleeding disorder or had any blood clotting medicine. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Fasnorm Injection

Breast cancer

Side effects of Fasnorm Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Fasnorm

Nausea
Vomiting
Back pain
Fatigue
Hot flashes
Decreased appetite
Constipation
Bone pain
Joint pain
Cough
Injection site pain
Headache
Pain in extremity
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Breathlessness
Increased alanine aminotransferase
Increased aspartate aminotransferase
Weakness

How to use Fasnorm Injection

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

How Fasnorm Injection works

Fasnorm 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.

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Quick tips

Fasnorm 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 Fasnorm 250mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fasnorm 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 Fasnorm 250mg Injection if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fasnorm 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.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

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

Driving

SAFE

Fasnorm 250mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Fasnorm 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fasnorm 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Fasnorm 250mg Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Fasnorm 250mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fasnorm 250mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fasnorm 250mg Injection and what is it used for?

Fasnorm 250mg Injection contains a medicine, Fulvestrant which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.

How and in what dose should I use Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

Your doctor would advise you the exact dose of this medicine. It is given as a slow (1 to 2 minutes) intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection in your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.

What are the common side effects of using Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

The common side effects associated with this medicine are headache, vomiting, urinary tract infection, diarrhea, vaginal bleeding, low platelets count and back pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.

What is Fasnorm 250mg Injection and what is it used for?

Fasnorm 250mg Injection is a medicine, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.

How and in what dose should I use Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

Your doctor would advise you the exact dose of this medicine. It is given as a slow (1 to 2 minutes) intramuscular (deep into the muscle) injection into your buttocks. It is administered by a medical healthcare professional only.

What are the common side effects of using Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Estrogens Derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Estrogen receptor antagonist

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 718.
Moy B, Lee RJ, Smith M. Natural Products in Cancer Chemotherapy: Hormones and Related Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1759-60.
Drugs.com. Fulvestrant. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Fulvestrant. Luton, Bedfordshire: AstraZeneca UK Limited; 2004 [revised 6 Sep 2018]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Fulvestrant. Cheshire, England: AstraZeneca UK Limited; 2002 [revised Jul. 2011]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

Patient concerns

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

First is confirmation of breast cancerChance of cure depends on stage of cancer

BREAST CANCER , PET REPORT SAYS INFECTION IN SKELETON.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Metastatic breast cancer, send me previous treatment details

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Marketer details

Name: Biocon
Address: 20th KM, Hosur Road, Electronic City, Bangalore, India - 560 100

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Fasnorm 250mg Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Fasnorm 250mg Injection

General Information

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Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Fasnorm Injection

Side effects of Fasnorm Injection

How to use Fasnorm Injection

How Fasnorm Injection works

All substitutes for Fasnorm 250mg Injection

Fulvenat 250mg Injection

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Fulveser Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Fasnorm 250mg Injection and what is it used for?

How and in what dose should I use Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

What are the common side effects of using Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

What is Fasnorm 250mg Injection and what is it used for?

How and in what dose should I use Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

What are the common side effects of using Fasnorm 250mg Injection?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

Patient concerns

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

BREAST CANCER , PET REPORT SAYS INFECTION IN SKELETON.

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