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Anastrozole - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions — Description, Dosage, Side Effects | PillsCard
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Anastrozole - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions
1 mg/1, Tablet
INN: ANASTROZOLE
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Form
TABLET
Dosage
1 mg/1
Route
ORAL
Storage
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NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc.
ATC Code
L02BG03
Source
OPENFDA_NDC
This medication is a non-steroidal inhibitor used with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in women who have experienced menopause. This medication is also used in women, who have experienced menopause, as a first treatment of breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body. It is also used to treat breast cancer in women whose breast cancer has worsened after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex).
⚠️ Warnings
•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of moderate or severe liver impairment, excess fat, children.
Be sure to mention any of the following: medications that contain estrogen such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills, patches, rings, and injections); raloxifene (Evista); and tamoxifen (Nolvadex) before starting therapy with Anastrozole.
• It may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery while driving this medication.
• Avoid alcohol consumption.
Do the lab test for menopause if status is doubtful.
Bone mass density (bone mineral density) test should be conducted at the start of the therapy and at regular intervals thereafter.
