What Faslodex contains
- The active substance is fulvestrant. Each pre-filled syringe (5 ml) contains 250 mg fulvestrant.
- The other ingredients are ethanol (96 per cent), benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate and castor oil.
What Faslodex looks like and contents of the pack
Faslodex is a clear, colourless to yellow, viscous solution in a pre-filled syringe fitted with a tamper-evident closure, containing 5 ml solution for injection. Two syringes must be administered to receive the 500 mg recommended monthly dose.
Faslodex has 2 pack presentations, either a pack containing 1 glass pre-filled syringe or a pack containing 2 glass pre-filled syringes. Safety needles (BD SafetyGlide?) for connection to each barrel are also provided.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing Authorisation Holder
AstraZeneca UK Limited
Alderley Park
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 4TG
United Kingdom
Manufacturer
AstraZeneca UK Limited
Silk Road Business Park
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2NA
United Kingdom
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The following information is intended for healthcare professionals only:
Faslodex 500 mg (2 x 250 mg/5 ml solution for injection) should be administered using two pre-filled syringes, see section 3.
BD SafetyGlide is a trademark of Becton Dickinson and Company and is CE-marked: CE 0050.
Instructions for administration
Warning - Do not autoclave safety needle (BD SafetyGlide? Shielding Hypodermic Needle) before use. Hands must remain behind the needle at all times during use and disposal.
For each of the two syringes:
Remove glass syringe barrel from tray and check that it is Figure 1 not damaged. Break the seal of the white plastic cover on the syringe Luer connector Luer-Lok to remove the cover with the attached rubber tip cap see Figure 1.
Peel open the safety needle BD SafetyGlide outer Figure 2 packaging. Attach the safety needle to the Luer-Lok see Figure 2 Twist until firmly seated. Twist to lock the needle to the Luer connector. Pull shield straight off needle to avoid damaging needle point. Transport filled syringe to point of administration. Remove needle sheath. Parenteral solutions must be inspected visually for particulate matter and discolouration prior to administration. Expel excess gas from the syringe.
- Administer intramuscularly slowly (1-2 minutes/injection) Figure 3 into the buttock. For user convenience, the needle bevel- up position is oriented to the lever arm (see Figure 3).
- After injection, immediately apply a single-finger stroke to Figure 4 the activation assisted lever arm to activate the shielding mechanism (see Figure 4). NOTE: Activate away from self and others. Listen for click and visually confirm needle tip is fully covered.
Disposal
Pre-filled syringes are for single use only.
Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.