What side effects can this medication cause?
The exact side effects caused by this medication have not been concluded as various clinical studies are currently being conducted.
The following side effects were known to be associated with formestane injection, which is now withdrawn:
headache
rash
drowsiness
muscle cramps
retention of water in the body tissues (fluid retention), resulting in swelling (oedema)
dizziness
nausea and vomiting
abnormal vaginal bleeding
hot flushes
pain at the injection site
hair loss (alopecia)
itching (pruritis)
excessive hair growth on the face
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Dosage and using this medicine
What special precautions should I follow?
What should I do if I forget a dose?
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
In case of an emergency/overdose