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Fulvestrant Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 20, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 50 mg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Breast Cancer

MONOTHERAPY: 500 mg IM into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on days 1, 15, 29 and once monthly thereafter

COMBINATION THERAPY: In combination with palbociclib, or abemaciclib, or ribociclib: 500 mg IM into the buttocks (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes per injection) as two 5 mL injections, one in each buttock, on days 1, 15, 29 and once monthly thereafter.


Comments:

Uses:
Monotherapy:
OR
Combination Therapy:
OR

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh B): 250 mg IM into the buttock (gluteal area) slowly (1 to 2 minutes) as one 5 mL injection on days 1, 15, 29 and once monthly thereafter
Severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh C): Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration/preparation techniques:


Storage requirements:

Frequently asked questions

Further information

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