Prescription Required
Intas
1 Injection
Fulvestrant
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Overview
Strantas 250mg Injection belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women that is locally advanced or spread to other parts of the body. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Strantas Injection is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Breast cancer, Chemotherapy
Strantas 250mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of treat Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth receptor 2 (HER2)-negative breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The active ingredient of the Strantas is fulvestrant which belongs to the drug class of estrogen receptor antagonist. It is administered as an injection by an experienced nurse or medical professional. Strantas Injection works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this injection until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Strantas 250mg Injection. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Strantas Injection are mentioned below:
Fever
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Fracture
Hair loss
Headache
Confusion
Depression
Hot flushes
Dehydration
Constipation
Osteoporosis
Heavy sweating
Abdominal Pain
Irregular heart rate
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness & Dizziness
Low White Blood cell Counts
Skin rashes, itching and irritation
Strantas 250mg Injection is a prescription-based anticancer drug. It is advised to take this injection after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be given intravenously by an experienced nurse or doctor. Please do not self-administer.
Strantas 250mg Injection is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of aromatase inhibitor. This medication inhibits the aromatase enzyme's enzymatic activity, which is responsible for female estrogen hormone synthesis and secretion. This injection inhibits its function, which delays and ultimately prevents the cancer cells' growth.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Strantas 250mg Injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Strantas 250mg Injection may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Strantas 250mg Injection is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Strantas 250mg Injection.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Strantas 250mg Injection.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Strantas 250mg Injection if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Strantas 250mg Injection. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Strantas Injection.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Strantas 250mg Injection. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Strantas 250mg Injection. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Strantas 250mg Injection. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Strantas, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Strantas 250mg Injection. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function, cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) at proper intervals after taking Strantas 250mg Injection.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Strantas 250mg Injection, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Strantas Injection, like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to Inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Strantas 250mg Injection is an estrogen blocker that works by blocking the normal production and secretion of estrogen hormone in the female body. However, it controls and prevents the further progression and growth of the cancer cells.
Strantas 250mg Injection is used to treat breast cancer (Hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth receptor 2 (HER2)-negative) in women who have gone through their menopause.
Your healthcare expert will decide the dose and duration of taking Strantas 250mg Injection by considering age, medical history, diagnosed cancer stage, and body response to the injection.
Strantas 250mg Injection causes osteoporosis because it reduces the secretion and production of estrogen hormone in the body.
