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Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Salt Composition : Anastrozole
Manufacturer : ASTRAZENECA PHARMA INDIA LTD
Origin of Medicine : United Kingdom
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Introduction to Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Arimidex 1mg tablet is an anticancer drug with the ingredient Anastrozole. It belongs to the medication class known as aromatase inhibitors. It is used to treat hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Aromatase inhibitors reduce estrogen levels by preventing an enzyme in adipose tissue from converting other hormones into estrogen. This medication helps to delay the recurrence of early-stage breast cancer.
The common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, itching, inflammation of the joints (arthritis), bone loss (osteoporosis), bleeding from the vagina, hypersensitivity, and joint, stomach, and kidney pain.
If you are allergic to Anastrozole or its ingredients, tell your doctor before starting treatment with this medication. Tell your doctor if you are still experiencing menstruation and have not yet reached menopause, have osteoporosis, or have any liver or kidney problems. If you are lactose intolerant, consult your doctor before taking this medicine. Do not take medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Arimidex 1mg Tablet
- Hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Therapeutic Effects of Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Arimidex 1mg tablet reduces the amount of estrogen which is produced by the body. It does this by inhibiting aromatase, the enzyme that is naturally present in your body. This can stop or reduce the growth of different breast cancer cells, which depends on estrogen.
Interaction of Arimidex 1mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact with Arimidex 1mg tablet and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.
More Information about Arimidex 1mg Tablet
- Keep the tablets away from light and moisture.
- Store at room temperature not exceeding 30°C.
- Keep the tablets out of the reach of children and animals.
How to consume Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Swallow the tablet whole with water. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing it. Take this tablet every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. You can take Arimidex 1mg tablet with, without, or after food at any time.
Safety Advices for Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Pregnancy
It is unsafe to consume Arimidex 1mg tablet if you are pregnant because it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.
Breast Feeding
It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking Arimidex 1mg tablet because it can cause toxicity to the baby. Please consult your physician for more advice.
Lungs
It is unknown if patients with lung conditions can consume Arimidex 1mg tablet. So, before beginning the treatment, consult your doctor if you have any lung conditions.
Liver
Inform your physician about any underlying liver disorders before taking Arimidex 1mg tablet, as this medication should be used with caution in liver disease patients.
Alcohol
It is unknown if drinking alcohol while taking an Arimidex 1mg tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician.
Driving
Arimidex 1mg tablet may affect the ability to drive in some patients. Hence, it is advised to avoid driving if you feel tired or weak while taking this injection.
Side Effects of Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms produced by medication. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Hypersensitive skin rash.
- Swelling of small blood vessels.
- Difficulty breathing and swallowing.
- Severe skin rash with blisters or ulcers, which is called Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
Common
- Loss of appetite
- Vaginal bleeding and dryness
- Bone loss (Osteoporosis)
- Inflammation of the joints (arthritis)
- Diarrhea, Nausea
- Depression
- Muscle pain
- Allergic hypersensitivity
- Bone pain
- Tingling, pain, coldness, weakness in parts of the hand.
- Hair thinning
Word of Advice
It is advised to inform your doctor if you have a history of osteoporosis and liver or kidney diseases. Arimidex 1mg tablet reduces levels of the estrogen hormone. You can have weaker bones that are more likely to break. To maintain bone health in women who have gone through menopause, you should control these risks.
FAQs
Q 1. What is Arimidex 1mg tablet used for?
Arimidex 1mg tablet is an anticancer drug. It belongs to the medication class known as aromatase inhibitors It is used to treat hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Q 2. Can children or adults take Arimidex 1mg tablet?
No, Arimidex 1mg tablet is not recommended for children or adults. Talk with your doctor for more information.
Q 3. Can Arimidex 1mg tablet cause skin problems?
Yes, this medicine can cause skin problems such as skin rash, dry skin, and itching. This usually goes back to normal when your treatment finishes.
Q 4. Can Arimidex 1mg tablet (Arimidex) cause bone disease?
Arimidex 1mg tablet (Arimidex) can weaken your bones and increase your risk of fractures (a condition called osteoporosis). Your provider might ask you to do a bone mineral density (BMD) test while taking Arimidex 1mg tablet (Arimidex) to ensure your bones are healthy and strong.
Q 5. Can Arimidex 1mg tablet cause any kidney-related problems?
Care has to be given if you have any kidney-based problems. Inform your doctor if you have any history of kidney problems.
Q 6. I’m pregnant. Is that safe to take Arimidex 1mg tablet?
No, It is unsafe to take Arimidex 1mg tablet during pregnancy as it can cause harmful effects on the unborn baby.
Fact Box of Arimidex 1mg Tablet
Molecule name: Anastrozole | Therapeutic class: Anti-Cancer |
Pharmacological class: Aromatase Inhibitor | Indication: Hormone-dependent breast cancer. |
References
- Mylan, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 2021], [Accessed on Feb 16th, 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2749.pdf
- Junmei Cairns; Anastrozole regulates fatty acid synthase in breast cancer; Published on Oct 2021; [Accessed on 16th Feb 2023];https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8742770/
- ARIMIDEX, U.S Food & Drug Administration FDA, [Revised on Oct 2010] [ Accessed on Feb 16th, 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/020541s026lbl.pdf
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