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Generic Arimidex, Anastrozole 1 mg

  • Anabrez Anastrozole
    Anabrez Anastrozole
US Brand Name Arimidex
Generic Name Anastrazole
Other Brand Name Aromita, Altraz, ANABREZ,, Arimidex
Manufacturer Intas Alkem, Sun, Astra zeneca
Packing 14, 5, 14
Form Tablet
Strength 1mg
 
1 mg $1.99
Quantity Tablet
 
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Breast cancer is commonly found among women who have undergone through post menopause. Therefore many preventive measures have been taken. Arimidex is one of the most effective measures that treat breast cancer with 99% success guarantee. It delays the development of advanced cancer. If the cancer is at an advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it can also be used as a remedy. Patient whose breast cancer disease has spread to other parts of the body by using treatment with tamoxifen, they can also use this drug.

How Arimidex works?

This drug shrinks the size and growth of the tumor lowering blood estradiol concentrations. Estrogen is responsible for the breast cancer. An enzyme called aromatase converts a hormones produced by the adrenal gland to a form of estrogen. This drug restrains this enzyme and in that way reduces the level of estrogen flowing in the body.

Recommended Dosage

A 1-milligram tablet is usually approved to take once a day. If you are using it for an early treatment for advanced breast cancer, continue taking the tablets until it no more acts upon the tumor.

How to Use

Arimidex can be taken by mouth once a day precisely as directed by your physician. It should not be taken in higher dose or more frequently than prescribed. On condition you miss a dose, take the dose if you recall inside 12 hours. If it is approximately time for your next dose, skip the miss dose and return to your regular schedule. You should not take 2 doses simultaneously.

What side effects may occur?

Side effects by using this drug occur occasionally. But if they seem to happen, tell your doctor immediate possible. Only your doctor can decide if it is safe for you to continue taking this pill. We may mention some side effects such as: dizziness, coughing, diarrhea, headache, general aches and pains, rash, nausea, hot flashes, nerve pain, vomiting, shortness of breath, water retention.

Precautions

Use of Arimidex may not be suitable for you if you have certain disease. Before using this you must tell your doctor if you have liver ailment, any allergies. It is not supposed to be used during pregnancy. To avoid pregnancy during treatment, you can use contraceptive (birth control) measures. Confer the loss and profit factors with your doctor. It is not known if this drug comes in breast milk. Seek advice from your doctor before breast-feeding. This tablet must not be applied in children. You should make lab tests, including blood cholesterol or bone mineral density, while continuing treatment. These tests may be used to check your condition or side effects.

Some drugs may decrease the efficiency of Arimidex, counting tamoxifen and estrogen-containing drugs. Hence you must inform your doctor about any medication you are using.

Contraindications

Arimidex is contraindicated if you have allergy to any ingredient in this medication. It is warned not to use it during pregnancy. One can’t use this drug if he has not gone through menopause. Don’t take this pill if you are taking estrogen (e.g. hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills) or tamoxifen.