ANASTROGET 1MG TABLET

Introduction:

Anastroget 1mg Tablet consists of the active ingredient Anastrozole. It is an anticancer medication indicated as hormone therapy for breast cancer in women who have reached menopause. It is used along with other anticancer treatments like surgery or radiation and prescribed when a person has not responded well to tamoxifen therapy. This medicine is beneficial to delay the recurrence of early-stage breast cancer.

Tell your physician before starting this medication if you still have menstrual periods or have not yet reached menopause. Inform them if you have bone conditions like osteoporosis.

Uses of Anastroget 1mg Tablet:

Anastroget 1mg Tablet is indicated to treat the following conditions:

• Hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer postmenopausal women.
• Advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

How Anastroget 1mg Tablet works:

Anastroget 1mg Tablet works by inhibiting the production of the enzyme aromatase that is responsible for synthesizing the estrogen hormone in the body. Inhibition of aromatase enzyme leads to a reduction in the amount of estrogen in the tissues, which results in lower tumour mass and delays the progression of the tumour.

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medicines you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store protected from moisture at a temperature not exceeding 30°C. Keep out of reach of children.

References:

1. AstraZeneca Canada Inc., [Revised on 30th Jun 2021] [Accessed on 8th Dec 2021], https://www.astrazeneca.ca/content/dam/az-ca/downloads/productinformation/arimidex-product-monograph-en.pdf
2. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, [Revised on Apr 2021] [Accessed on 8th Dec 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2047.pdf
3. George P. Chrousos, The Gonadal Hormones & Inhibitors, Lange’s Basic and Clinical Pharmacology, 14th Edition, 2018, 720-746.
4. KD Tripathi, Estrogens, Progestins and Contraceptives, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 330-353.

How to use Anastroget 1mg tablet:

Swallow the tablet whole with water. Consume this tablet at the same time each day.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Before you take this medicine, tell your physician if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

You should take this medicine only if you have gone through menopause. Seek your physician’s advice if you are breastfeeding.

Liver:

Discuss with your physician before taking this medicine if you have liver problems. 

Kidney:

Discuss with your physician before taking this medicine if you have kidney problems. 

Driving: 

Avoid driving vehicles or handling heavy machines if you feel weak or sleepy.

Allergies: 

Before taking this medicine, inform your physician if you are allergic to Stazonex 1mg Tablet or its ingredients.

Others:

• This medication is unsuitable for children and adolescents.
• Tell your physician before starting this medication if you still have menstrual periods or have not yet reached menopause. Inform them if you have bone conditions like osteoporosis.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Severe ulcers and blisters on the skin
• Throat swelling
• Difficulty breathing and swallowing

Common:

• Loss of appetite
• Increased levels of cholesterol in the blood
• Sleepiness
• Carpal tunnel syndrome (numb and tingling sensation in the hands)
• Lack of taste
• Nausea, Vomiting
• Headache
• Skin rashes
• Weakness
• Depression
• Diarrhoea
• Hair thinning
• Allergic reactions
• Bone and muscle pain
• Vaginal dryness