Faslodex Solution For Injection 250 mg/5ml
4.1 Therapeutic indications
FASLODEX is indicated for the treatment of estrogen receptor positive, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women not previously treated with endocrine therapy, or with disease relapse on or after adjuvant antiestrogen therapy, or disease progression on antiestrogen therapy.
Combination therapy with palbociclib
FASLODEX is indicated in combination with palbociclib for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in women with disease progression following endocrine therapy.
Combination therapy with abemaciclib
FASLODEX is indicated in combination with abemaciclib for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in women with disease progression after endocrine therapy.
Combination therapy with ribociclib
FASLODEX is indicated in combination with ribociclib for the treatment of hormone receptor (HR)-positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-negative locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women as initial endocrine based therapy or following disease progression on endocrine therapy.
4.3 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to the active substance, or to any of the other excipients.
Pregnancy and lactation (see Pregnancy and lactation – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).
Severe hepatic impairment (see Special warnings and precautions for use and Pharmacokinetic Properties – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).
Combination therapy with palbociclib
See palbociclib local Prescribing Information for Contraindications.
Combination therapy with abemaciclib
See abemaciclib local Prescribing Information for Contraindications.
Combination therapy with ribociclib
See ribociclib local Prescribing Information for Contraindications.
4.2 Posology and method of administration
Posology
Adult females (including the elderly)
The recommended dose is 500 mg at intervals of one month, with an additional 500 mg dose given two weeks after the initial dose.
Combination therapy with palbociclib
When FASLODEX is used in combination with palbociclib, refer to monotherapy recommended dose instruction for FASLODEX. Refer to the prescribing information for palbociclib for Posology and method of administration.
Prior to the start of treatment with the combination of FASLODEX plus palbociclib, and throughout its duration, pre/perimenopausal women should be treated with LHRH agonists according to local clinical practice.
Combination therapy with abemaciclib
When FASLODEX is used in combination with abemaciclib, refer to monotherapy recommended dose instruction for FASLODEX. Refer to the prescribing information for abemaciclib for Posology and method of administration.
Prior to the start of treatment with the combination of FASLODEX plus abemaciclib, and throughout its duration, pre/perimenopausal women should be treated with LHRH agonists according to local clinical practice.
Combination therapy with ribociclib
When FASLODEX is used in combination with ribociclib, refer to monotherapy recommended dose instruction for FASLODEX. Refer to the prescribing information for ribociclib for Posology and method of administration.
Special population
Paediatric patient:
FASLODEX is not recommended for use in children or adolescents, as safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group.
Renal impairment:
No dose adjustments are recommended for patients with mild to moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance ≥ 30 ml/min). Safety and efficacy have not been evaluated in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 30 ml/min) and, therefore, caution is recommended in these patients (see Special warnings and precautions for use – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).
Hepatic impairment:
No dose adjustments are recommended for patients with mild to moderate hepatic impairment. However, as fulvestrant exposure may be increased, FASLODEX should be used with caution in these patients. There are no data in patients with severe hepatic impairment (see Contraindications, Special warnings and precautions for use and Pharmacokinetic properties – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information).
Method of administration
FASLODEX should be administered as two consecutive 5 ml injections by slow intramuscular injection (1–2 minutes/injection), one in each buttock (gluteal area).
Caution should be taken if injecting FASLODEX at the dorsogluteal site due to the proximity of the underlying sciatic nerve.
For detailed instructions for administration, see “Instructions for administration and Special precautions for disposal” – please refer to the Product Insert/Patient Information Leaflet published on HSA for the full drug information.
