USES: Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause
Indications
It is used to treat breast cancer after menopause
Drug Interactions
Anastrozole is a potent and selective nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor
Not known whether anastrozole or its metabolites are distributed into human milk; effects on nursing infant and milk production also unknown
This activity describes the indications, action, and contraindications for anastrozole as a valuable agent in managing advanced hormone-receptive breast cancer
ARIMIDEX can be taken with or without food
Side effects that tend to come on quickly include hot flashes, nausea, vomiting, headache, and pain
Breast Cancer; Side Effects
Arimidex (anastrozole) is a brand-name prescription drug that’s used for certain types of breast cancer
Repurposing drugs
The dose of anastrozole tablet is one 1 mg tablet taken once a day
Tamoxifen can also reduce Arimidex concentrations and should be avoided
Aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer include: Anastrozole (Arimidex)
There are 20 drugs known to interact with anastrozole, along with 4 disease interactions, and 1 alcohol/food interaction
Anastrozole is used to treat early hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
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