Fulvestrant FAQ
What is Fulvestrant?
It's a prescription drug used to treat advanced breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.
Fulvestrant (MOA) Mechanism of Action
It works by blocking the action of estrogen on cancer cells.
Fulvestrant Dosage
The solution must be given as 2 consecutive 5 ml injections via slow intramuscular injection, one in each buttock.
Cost / Price of Fulvestrant
A supply of two 5-ML of 250mg/5ml solution of fulvestrant cost about $1,570.77, without health insurance.
Fulvestrant Generic
It's the generic name for Faslodex.
Fulvestrant Side Effects
The common side effects that fulvestrant may cause are:
- black, tarry stools
- bleeding gums
- bloating
- swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
- blood in the stools or urine
- tingling, crawling, burning, itching, prickling, anxious, or numbing sensations
- chest tightness or pain
- chills
- cloudy urine
- cough
- troubled breathing
- fainting
- fever
- hoarseness
- recurrent, irregular heartbeat
- lower back or side pain
- difficult or painful urination
- pale skin
- pinpoint red spots on the skin
- fast weight gain
- sore throat
- sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
- tender, swollen glands in the neck
- tingling of the feet or hands
- trouble with swallowing
- breathing with exertion
- uncommon bruising or bleeding
- uncommon weakness or fatigue
- uncommon weight loss or gain
Fulvestrant Survival Rate
In a trial, 75.3% of patients on fulvestrant had died. The median overall survival was 26.4 months.
