Fasvivo Injection

Description

Fasvivo 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. Fasvivo 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.

Introduction

In Breast cancer Fasvivo Injection relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Benefits

Fasvivo 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.

How to use

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

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : CAUTION - Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Fasvivo Injection. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Fasvivo 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 - Fasvivo Injection is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. - Driving : SAFE - Fasvivo Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CAUTION - Fasvivo Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fasvivo Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Fasvivo Injection in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. - Liver : CAUTION - Fasvivo Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fasvivo Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.