Toremifene (Fareston)
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General information
Class/mechanism: SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulator), with estrogen agonist/antagonist properties depending on tissue type.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
- Toremifene (Fareston) patient drug information (Chemocare)[4]
- Toremifene (Fareston) patient drug information (UpToDate)[5]
History of changes in FDA indication
- 1997-05-29: Initial approval for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women with estrogen-receptor positive or unknown tumors. (Based on Gershanovich et al. 1997, Hayes et al. 1995, Pyrhönen et al. 1997)
History of changes in EMA indication
- 1996-02-14: Initial authorization
- Indicated as first line hormone treatment of hormone-dependent metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal patients. Fareston is not recommended for patients with estrogen receptor negative tumours.
Also known as
- Brand names: Acapodene, Fareston, Farestone