Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML

Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML is used for the following:

• Treating hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer

• Management of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women

• Blocking oestrogen effects in breast cancer cells

• Slowing down the progression of oestrogen-dependent tumours

• Therapeutic option for breast cancer that has spread

• Alternative treatment when other hormonal therapies fail

• Managing recurrent breast cancer with oestrogen receptors

• Targeted therapy for hormone-sensitive breast malignancies

Follow these instructions when Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML is administered:

• This medicine should only be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.

• The injection is administered slowly over one to two minutes.

• Report any injection site discomfort to your doctor.

Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML is administered via an intramuscular route.

Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML contains fulvestrant (250 mg), which works on the body as follows:

• Selective oestrogen receptor antagonist: Fulvestrant binds to oestrogen receptors in breast tissue, blocking the natural hormone oestrogen from attaching to these receptors.

• Competitive inhibition: By preventing oestrogen from binding to its receptors, fulvestrant disrupts the hormonal signals that stimulate cancer cell growth and proliferation.

• Growth prevention: This blocking action helps to slow down or halt the progression of oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer cells that depend on hormonal signals for their survival.

• Targeted therapy action: As a targeted therapy, fulvestrant specifically affects cells that express oestrogen receptors, making it particularly effective against hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.

• Store Fasnorm 250 MG Injection 1 ML in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C.

• Keep the injection in its original packaging to protect it from light exposure.

• Store away from moisture and heat sources.

• Keep out of reach of children.

• Do not use the medicine after the expiry date printed on the package.

• Consider including calcium-rich foods in your diet (such as dairy products, leafy greens, and fortified foods) to help maintain bone health, as hormone therapies for breast cancer may affect bone density.

• Regular, gentle physical activity like walking or swimming may help manage fatigue and improve your overall well-being during breast cancer treatment.