Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of Breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The detailed uses of Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml are as follows:&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Treatment of breast cancer: Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is used in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive (HR+), HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women.&lt;br/&gt;&bull; Treatment of progressed cancer: Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is prescribed when the cancer has progressed following prior endocrine therapy.&lt;br/&gt;

Medicinal Benefits:

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml contains Fulvestrant, used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Additionally, Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml may be used in combination with palbociclib to treat women with a type of breast cancer called hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative breast cancer that is locally advanced or has spread to other parts of the body (metastatic).

FAQs

What is the use of Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is used to treat Breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

How does Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml work?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml contains Fulvestrant which works by inhibiting some of the actions of estrogen (female sex hormone) and reducing the amount that is in the body. Thus, it helps in reducing breast cancer tumour growth.

Is Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml safe for patients with liver problems?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is not recommended for patients with severe liver problems. Therefore, if you have any liver problems, inform your doctor before receiving Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml.

Does Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml cause weakness?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml may cause weakness or tiredness as a common side effect. However, if weakness persists or worsens, please consult your doctor.

What is Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml contains Fulvestrant, which belongs to a class of medications called estrogen receptor antagonists. It helps to slow or stop the growth of specific breast tumours that depend on estrogen (a female sex hormone) to grow.

How and in what dose should I use Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml is administered as a liquid injection into a muscle in the buttocks by a doctor in a medical setting. It is typically injected slowly over 1 to 2 minutes. For the first three doses, you will receive an injection every two weeks (on days 1, 15, and 29). After that, it is usually given once a month. Your doctor will determine the exact schedule based on your condition and how you respond to the medication. The injection will be given as two separate shots (one in each buttock). Please do not self-administer it.

What are the common side effects of using Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml?

Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml may cause common side effects, such as injection site reactions like pain and inflammation, weakness, nausea, tiredness, headache, or joint and musculoskeletal pain in some individuals. Most of these side effects of Strantas 50mg Injection 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.