Prospecto:Information for the User
Sibudel 250 mg injectable solution in pre-filled syringe EFG
Fulvestrant
Read this prospectus carefully before starting to use this medication,because it contains important information for you.
-This medication has been prescribedonlyto you, and you should not give it to other people even if they have the same symptomsas you,as it may harm them.
1.What is Sibudel and what is it used for
2.What you need to know before starting to use Sibudel
3.How to use Sibudel
4.Possible adverse effects
5.Storage of Sibudel
6.Contents of the package and additional information
Sibudelcontains the active ingredient fulvestrant, which belongs to the group of estrogen blockers. Estrogens, a type of female sex hormone, may be involved in the development of breast cancer in some cases.
Sibudelis used:
Fulvestrant may be administered in combination with palbociclib. It is essential that you also read the prospectus for palbociclib. If you have any questions about palbociclib, consult your doctor.
Do not useSibudel:
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor,pharmacist or nurse before starting to useSibudelif any of the following apply:
Fulvestrant (as monotherapy or in combination with palbociclib) has not been studied for efficacy and safety in patients with critical visceral disease.
Children and adolescents
Sibudelis not indicated for children and adolescents under 18 years.
Use of Sibudelwithother medications
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you aretaking, havetakenrecentlyor may need to take any other medication.
Particularly, tell your doctor if you are using anticoagulants (medications to prevent blood clots).
Pregnancy andlactation
Do not useSibudelif you are pregnant. If you can become pregnant, use an effective contraceptive method while you are being treated withSibudeland for 2 years after your last dose.
Do not breastfeed while being treated withSibudel.
Driving and operating machinery
Sibudelis not expected to affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, if you feel tired after treatment, do not drive or operate machinery.
Sibudelcontains ethanol 96% (alcohol)
This medication contains 474 mg of alcohol (ethanol) in each pre-filled syringe of 5 ml, which corresponds to 94.8 mg/ml. The amount in a 10 ml dose of this medication is equivalent to less than 24 ml of beer or 10 ml of wine.
The small amount of alcohol in this medication will have no notable effect.
Sibudelcontains benzyl alcohol
This medication contains 500 mg of benzyl alcohol in each pre-filled syringe of 5 ml, equivalent to 100 mg per ml.
Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have liver or kidney disease. This is because large amounts of benzyl alcohol can accumulate in the body and cause adverse effects (metabolic acidosis).
Sibudelcontains benzyl benzoate
This medication contains 750 mg of benzyl benzoate in each pre-filled syringe of 5 ml, equivalent to 150 mg per ml.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. If in doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
The recommended dose is 500 mg of fulvestrant (two injections of 250 mg/5ml) administered once a month with an additional dose of 500 mg administered 2 weeks after the initial dose.
Your doctor or nurse will administerSibudelvia a slow intramuscular injection in each of your buttocks.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medication, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them.
You may need urgent medical treatment if you experience any of the following side effects:
Inform your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you notice any of the following side effects:
Side effects reported in patients treated with fulvestrant monotherapy:
Very common:may affect more than 1 in 10 people
All remaining side effects:
Common:may affect up to 1 in 10 people
Uncommon:may affect up to 1 in 100 people
*Includes side effects for which the exact role ofSibudelcannot be evaluated due to underlying disease.
Side effects reported in patients treated with fulvestrant in combination with palbociclib:
Very common:may affect more than 1 in 10 people
Common:may affect up to 1 in 10 people
Uncommon:may affect up to 1 in 100 people
fever with other signs of infection (neutropenic fever).
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any type of side effect, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if it is a possible side effect that does not appear in this leaflet. You can also report them directly through theSpanish System for the Pharmacovigilance of Medicines for Human Use:https://www.notificaram.es.By reporting side effects, you can contribute to providing more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keepthis medicationout of the sight and reach of children.
Do not usethis medicationafter the expiration date that appears onthecontainer or on the labels of the syringesafter CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Do not usethis medicationif you observe particles or discoloration before administration.
Store and transport in a refrigerator (between 2°C and 8°C).
Temperature deviations outside the range of between 2°C and 8°C must be controlled. This includes avoiding storage at temperatures above 25°C, and not exceeding a period of 28 days, during which the average storage temperature of the medication is below 25°C (but above between 2°C and 8°C). After temperature deviations, the medication must be returned immediately to the recommended storage conditions (store and transport in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C). Temperature deviations have an accumulative effect on the quality of the medication, and should not exceed the period of 28 days beyond the duration of the expiration date of 2 years ofSibudel. Exposure to temperatures below 2°C will not damage the medication, as long as it is not stored below -20°C.
Store the pre-filled syringe in the original packaging to protect it from light.
Your healthcare professional will be responsible for the correct conservation, use, and disposal ofSibudel.
This medication may pose a risk to aquatic environments. Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash.Deposit the containers and medications that you no longer need at the SIGRE point of your pharmacy.In case of doubt,please ask your pharmacisthow to dispose ofthecontainers and medications that you no longerneed. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
Composition of Sibudel
Appearance of the product and contents of the pack
Sibudel is a viscous, clear, colourless to yellow solution in a pre-filled syringe equipped with a Luer-Lock connector containing 5 ml of injectable solution. Two syringes should be administered to receive the recommended monthly dose of 500 mg.
Sibudel presents 2 formats:
Only some pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer responsible
Marketing authorisation holder
Teva Pharma, S.L.U.
C/ Anabel Segura, 11. Edificio Albatros B, 1st floor
28108 Alcobendas, Madrid
Spain
Manufacturer responsible
Pliva Croatia Ltd.
Prilaz baruna Filipovica 25
10000 Zagreb
Croatia
This medicinal product is authorised in the member states of the European Economic Area with the following names:
Germany:Fulvestrant AbZ 250 mg Injection Solution in a Pre-filled Syringe
Spain:Sibudel 250 mg injectable solution in pre-filled syringe EFG
Date of the last review of thisleaflet: January 2021
The detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS)http://www.aemps.gob.es/
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This information is intended solely for healthcare professionals:
Sibudel 500 mg (2 x 250 mg/5 ml injectable solution) should be administered using two pre-filled syringes(see section 3).
Administration instructions
Administer the injection according to local guidelines for the intramuscular injection of large volumes.
NOTE: Due to the proximity of the sciatic nerve, caution should be exercised if Sibudel is injected in the dorsogluteal area (see section 4.4).
Warning- DO NOT sterilize the safety needle in an autoclave before use. Hands should remain behind the needle at all times during use and disposal.
For each of the two syringes:
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NOTE: Activate away from your body and others. Listen for the click and visually confirm that the needle tip is fully protected. | Figure 5 |
Disposal
The pre-filled syringes areonlyfor single use.
This medicinal product may pose a risk to aquatic environments. The disposal of unused medicinal product and all materials that have come into contact with it will be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
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