Anastrozole is an oral medication used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Anastrozole, produced by the Eurofarma laboratory, can be bought in pharmacies in the form of tablets, but can also be sold under the name Arimidex, and is produced in this case by AstraZeneca.
Indications of Anastrozole
Anastrozole is indicated for the treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This medication decreases the risk of breast cancer incidence in the other breast and is useful as adjunctive treatment.
Anastrozole price
The price of Anastrozole ranges from 70 to 600 reais.
How to use Anastrozole
The use of Anastrozole consists of taking 1 mg once daily with water, always at the same time. The tablet should not be broken open or chewed.
In patients with renal or hepatic impairment there is no recommendation for altered dosage.
Side Effects of Anastrozole
Side effects of Anastrozole include hot flashes, weakness, joint pain and tightness, arthritis, headache, nausea, skin redness, hair loss, allergic reactions, diarrhea, vomiting, drowsiness, pain and tingling feeling in the wrist, vaginal dryness and bleeding, loss of appetite, increased blood cholesterol, bone pain, muscle pain, tingling sensation or numbness of the skin, and loss or change in taste.
In addition, Anastrozole may increase the risk of bone fractures due to the fact that it causes lower levels of estrogen in the blood.
Contraindications of Anastrozole
Anastrozole is contraindicated in children, in premenopausal women, in pregnancy, or in women who may become pregnant during treatment, during breastfeeding, and in individuals with hypersensitivity to any component of the formula.
This medicine should not be used in case of liver or kidney disease, or if the patient is taking other medicines without medical advice.
