| Why
is Arimidex prescribed?
Anastrozole is used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal
women who have failed to respond to therapy with other drugs,
such as tamoxifen (Nolvadex).
Arimidex
works by decreasing the amount of estrogen your body makes, so
that breast cancers which require estrogen for growth may decrease
in growth rate and size.
Anastrozole
is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist
for more information.
How
should Arimidex be used?
Arimidex comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually
is taken once a day. Follow the directions on your prescription
label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take Arimidex exactly as directed.
Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Continue
to take Anastrozole even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
Arimidex without talking to your doctor.
Arimidex :
Full Prescribing Information
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Arimidex (brand)
Generic name : Anastrozole
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| Strength : 1 mg. tab
Manufacturer : Astra Zeneca
Quantity : 28 tabs (1 month) |
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What
special precautions should I follow?
Before
taking arimidex, --
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Anastrozole,
povidone, lactose, or any other drugs.
-- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription
medications you are taking, including vitamins.
-- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease,
high levels of blood cholesterol, blood clots (thrombophlebitis),
or hypertension (high blood pressure).
-- if you are premenopausal, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
Arimidex should not be taken during pregnancy. Therefore, premenopausal
women should use a reliable method of birth control. If you become
pregnant while taking anatrozole, call your doctor.
-- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Arimidex.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it
is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue
your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make
up for a missed one.
What
side effects can Arimidex cause?
Although side effects from Anastrozole are not common, they can
occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or
do not go away:
-
weakness or tiredness
- upset stomach or vomiting
- headache
- hot flashes
- bone, pelvic, and back pain
- cough
- diarrhea
- constipation
- stomach pain
- loss of appetite
- sore throat
- dizziness
- rash
- dry mouth
- swelling of the arms, legs, or ankles (edema)
- depression
- numbness
- vaginal hemorrhage
- weight gain
- sweating
- increased appetite
- increased blood cholesterol
If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
-
chest pain
- shortness of breath
- calf pain
- redness, warmth, and swelling of arms or legs
What storage conditions are needed for
Arimidex?
Keep Anastrozole in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children.
Store
it at room temperature and away from heat and moisture (not in
the bathroom). Throw way any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal
of your medication.
What
other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and laboratory.
Do
not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist
any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
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