What Is Arimidex Anastrozole

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Arimidex Anastrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Arimidex Anastrozole is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox).

Warnings

Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg may decrease blood flow to your heart, especially if you have ever had coronary artery disease (clogged arteries). Seek medical attention if you have new or worsening chest pain, or if you feel short of breath.

Do not use anastrozole if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.

Arimidex Anastrozole may not work as well if you take it together with estrogen medication (such as hormone replacement therapy, estrogen creams, or birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings).

Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg may increase your risk of a stroke or blood clot. Call your doctor at once if you have sudden numbness or weakness, (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, or problems with vision or balance.

Before taking Arimidex Anastrozole

You should not use Arimidex Anastrozole if you are allergic to anastrozole, or if you have not yet completed menopause.

You should not take Arimidex Anastrozole if you also take tamoxifen.

To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart problems;
coronary artery disease (clogged artery disease);
high cholesterol; or
osteoporosis or low bone mineral density.

Hormonal cancer treatment can weaken your bones. You may be more likely to have a broken bone while using Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg. Talk with your doctor about ways to keep your bones healthy.

Although it is not likely that a postmenopausal woman would be pregnant, Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg may harm an unborn baby. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment. Use effective birth control if you are not past menopause. Keep using birth control for at least 3 weeks after your last dose of Arimidex. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

Do not breastfeed while using this medicine, and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.

How should I take Arimidex Anastrozole

Take Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.

Arimidex Anastrozole is usually taken once per day. Follow your doctor’s dosing instructions very carefully.

You may take Arimidex with or without food.

You may need to keep taking this medication for up to 5 years. Follow your doctor’s instructions.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Dosing information

Usual Adult Dose for Breast Cancer:

Initial dose: 1 mg orally taken once a day

Duration of therapy: Until tumor progression (treatment of advanced breast cancer); unknown (adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer)

Uses:

-Adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer;

-First-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer;

-Second-line treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy.

What happens if I miss a dose

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose

Seek emergency medical attention or Contact Ozisik Eczane

What to avoid

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.

Arimidex Anastrozole 1mg side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Arimidex (hives, difficult breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).

Anastrozole may decrease blood flow to your heart, especially if you have ever had coronary artery disease (clogged arteries). Seek medical attention if you have new or worsening chest pain, or if you feel short of breath.

Hot flashes, headache, trouble sleeping, dizziness, stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight gain, tiredness/weakness, increased coughing, or sore throat may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: bone pain, easily broken bones, joint stiffness/pain, muscle pain/stiffness, mental/mood changes (such as depression), numb/tingling skin, swelling hands/ankle/feet, shortness of breath, unusual vaginal discharge/bleeding/burning/itching/odor, pain/redness/swelling of arms or legs, vision changes, signs of liver disease (such as nausea/vomiting that doesn’t stop, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine).

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: chest/jaw/left arm pain, confusion, trouble speaking, weakness on one side of the body.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Ozisik Eczane at +1 ‪(503) 837-5914

In Canada – Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to +1 ‪(503) 837-5914