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Faslodex: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Dosage

Faslodex comes as a liquid and it is given through injection to the buttocks. The normal dose is about 500mg, that is, 250mg for each buttock. It is usually taken at the hospital. Lower doses can be given and that depends on conditions that prevent you from taking the normal dose.

Faslodex is not a drug you take every day. They are usually given once a month. You should try not to miss a dose.

Conclusion

Faslodex is a hormone therapy drug that is used to treat breast cancer mostly in postmenopausal women. It can be used alone or with other drugs like Kisqali, Verzenio e.t.c to make the condition better. Using the drug comes with some side effects that do usually go away on their own. This drug should not be taken by men and children.

References

[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20352470

[2] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/277177

[3] https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/targeted-therapy/kisqali

[4] https://genomebiology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/gb4184

[5] https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/constipation/

[6] https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/165749

[7] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gluteal_muscles

[8] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hemophilia/symptoms-causes/syc-20373327

[9] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/14430-thrombocytopenia