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Faslodex Safety Reports reported to FDA
Total Faslodex reports: 135.Faslodex FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 12 Reported hospitalizations: 38.
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Reported Faslodex Side Effects: nausea, disease progression, fatigue, decreased appetite, asthenia, optic neuritis, rash, injection site pain, arthralgia, headache, pulmonary embolism.
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Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216463-8Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Mar 05, 2004. Female patient, 59 years of age, weighting 190.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOCOR. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216464-X
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 20, 2003. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: fatigue, nausea, pulmonary thrombosis, pyrexia. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG DAILY. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216466-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on June 18, 2003. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: breast cancer metastatic. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient died on 02/09/2003.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216467-5
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on May 28, 2003. Female patient was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: malignant neoplasm progression. FASLODEX dosage: 125 MG/ 2.5 ML X2. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216468-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on June 16, 2003. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, back pain. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG MONTH IM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216483-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 13, 2003. Female patient was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG IM. During the same period patient was treated with PAXIL. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216484-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 27, 2003. Female patient, 75 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG IM. During the same period patient was treated with EXEMESTANE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216486-9
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 05, 2005. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 226.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, dyspnoea. FASLODEX dosage: 500 MG Q4WK IM. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM ACETATE, NORVASC, PREVACID, HERCEPTIN, ZOMETA, ARANESP. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216487-0
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 21, 2005. Female patient, 60 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysfunctional uterine bleeding. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG MONTH IM. During the same period patient was treated with FEMARA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216488-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on June 15, 2004. Female patient, 90 years of age, weighting 129.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pharyngolaryngeal pain, rash. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG/5 ML. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, DIOVAN, ASPIRIN, COREG, FEOSOL, TYLENOL EXTRA, VIOXX, COMBIVENT. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216489-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on July 15, 2004. Female patient, 88 years of age, weighting 162.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG Q4WK IM. During the same period patient was treated with CIPRO, LASIX, NAPROSYN, TRIMETHOPRIM, ATIVAN, PAXIL, PREVACID, QUININE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216490-0
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on July 14, 2004. Female patient, 50 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, injection site reaction, pyrexia, urinary tract infection. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG DAILY IM. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216493-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Feb 22, 2005. Female patient, 71 years of age, weighting 234.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: disease progression, rash. FASLODEX dosage: 250 MG IM. During the same period patient was treated with PROCRIT, TRIAMTERENE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, COUMADIN, TOPROL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/27/2004.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216494-8
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Jan 27, 2005. Female patient was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: device failure, skin laceration. FASLODEX dosage: 2 X 2.5 ML PREFILLED SYRINGE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5216495-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Feb 02, 2005. Female patient, 80 years of age, weighting 184.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pulmonary embolism. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with GLUCOTROL, LASIX, VERAPAMIL, ALLOPURINOL, SYNTHROID. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5192203-6
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 21, 2006. Female patient, 87 years of age, weighting 168.3 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dyspnoea, pericardial effusion malignant, presyncope. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5193945-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Nov 03, 2006. Female patient, 52 years of age, weighting 156.1 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: swelling, telangiectasia. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAXOTERE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5194749-3
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Nov 24, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer stage iv, oestrogen receptor assay positive and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, arthritis, asthenia, chest pain, device failure, feeling abnormal, influenza, injection site discomfort, ketosis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5376173-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on June 26, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic, bone cancer metastatic, anxiety, depression, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, dyspnoea, injection site irritation, rash, swollen tongue, throat tightness, urticaria. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AREDIA, EFFEXOR, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5380845-4
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on June 29, 2007. Female patient, 56 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic, bone cancer metastatic, anxiety, depression, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: chills, dyspnoea, injection site irritation, rash, swollen tongue, throat tightness, urticaria. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AREDIA, EFFEXOR, LISINOPRIL. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5382503-9
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatorenal syndrome, metastases to central nervous system. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, LORTAB, NADOLOL, ZOFRAN, VITAMIN B6. Patient died on 04/02/2007.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5383380-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: haemoglobin decreased, vitamin d deficiency. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTIHYPERTENSIVE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5400208-2
Physician from JAPAN reported FASLODEX problem on July 20, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuritis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INNOLET N, NORVASC, DIOVAN, INNOLET R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5401138-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 24, 2007. Female patient, 51 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hepatorenal syndrome, metastases to central nervous system. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SPIRONOLACTONE, LORTAB, NADOLOL, ZOFRAN, VITAMIN B6. Patient died on 04/02/2007.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5405352-1
Physician from GERMANY reported FASLODEX problem on July 16, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic, metastases to bone and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetes insipidus. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TAMOXIFEN CITRATE. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5412437-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from AUSTRALIA on Aug 06, 2007. Female patient, weighting 220.5 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, gastrooesophageal reflux disease and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal haemorrhage, pulmonary embolism, vena cava thrombosis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with DEXAMETHASONE, NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5423532-6
Physician from JAPAN reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 16, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: optic neuritis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INNOLET N, NORVASC, DIOVAN, INNOLET R. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5441526-1
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 23, 2007. Female patient, weighting 127.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diabetic retinopathy, optic ischaemic neuropathy, optic neuritis, sensory disturbance. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INNOLET N, NORVASC, DIOVAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5441663-1
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Aug 27, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchospasm, cough, dyspnoea. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ARIMIDEX, IMODIUM, FORTEO, LASIX, PEPCID, VITAMINS, AMINO ACID DRIP. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5450307-4
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 06, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: choking, hypersensitivity, injection site pain, lung disorder, swelling. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5455280-0
Physician from ITALY reported FASLODEX problem on Sept 13, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, hypertension, prophylaxis, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANASTROZOLE, KARVEZIDE, IPERTEN, PLACTIDIL, SINVACOR. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5466865-X
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Physician from ITALY on Sept 18, 2007. Female patient, 76 years of age, weighting 125.7 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer, hypertension, prophylaxis, hypercholesterolaemia and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: myocardial infarction. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANASTROZOLE, KARVEZIDE, IPERTEN, PLACTIDIL, SINVACOR. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5467151-4
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 164.0 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: injection site erythema, injection site pain, injection site reaction, rash vesicular. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITRACAL, PROZAC, SYNTHROID, ULTRAM, UNASYN, VICODIN, ZYPREXA. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5467267-2
FASLODEX problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Sept 19, 2007. Female patient, 53 years of age, weighting 203.9 lb, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: nephrolithiasis. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CYMBALTA, LYRICA, AREDIA, INSULIN. Patient recovered.
Faslodex Side Effects Report #5470801-X
Physician from UNITED STATES reported FASLODEX problem on Sept 24, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with breast cancer metastatic and was treated with FASLODEX. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension. FASLODEX dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM, VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Fulvestrant Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a607031.html
ful ves' trantWhy is this medication prescribed?
Fulvestrant is used to treat hormone receptor positive breast cancer (breast cancer that depends on hormones such as estrogen to grow) in women who have experienced menopause (change of life; end of monthly menstrual periods) and whose breast cancer has worsened after they were treated with antiestrogen medications such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Fulvestrant is in a class of medications called estrogen receptor antagonists. It works by blocking the action of estrogen on cancer cells. This can slow or stop the growth of some breast tumors that need estrogen to grow.
How should this medicine be used?
Fulvestrant comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into a muscle in the buttocks. Fulvestrant is administered by a doctor or nurse in a medical office. It is usually given once a month. You may receive your entire dose of medication as a single injection, or the dose may be divided into two injections that are given one after another.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking fulvestrant,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to fulvestrant or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had any bleeding problems or liver disease.
- you should know that fulvestrant should only be taken by women who have undergone menopause and cannot become pregnant. However, if you are pregnant, you should tell your doctor before you begin treatment with this medication. Your doctor may also check to see if you are pregnant before you begin treatment. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during your treatment with fulvestrant. Fulvestrant may harm the fetus.
- tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You should not breast-feed during your treatment with fulvestrant.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss an appointment to receive a dose of fulvestrant, call your doctor as soon as possible.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Fulvestrant may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- nausea
- vomiting
- constipation
- diarrhea
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- sore throat
- weakness
- flushing
- headache
- pain in bones, joints, or back
- pain, redness, or swelling in the place where your medication was injected
- swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
- dizziness
- difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
- depression
- nervousness
- feelings of numbness, tingling, pricking, or burning on the skin
- sweating
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- shortness of breath
- chest pain
- hives
- rash
- itching
- difficulty breathing or swallowing
- swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, or eyes
Fulvestrant may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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