Arimidex

Anastrazole is a selective aromatase inhibitor. Arimidex blocks the production of the hormone estrogen and can stop tumor growth by blocking estrogen production.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is an off – white powder.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is freely soluble in methanol.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is freely soluble in acetone.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is freely soluble in ethanol.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is freely soluble in tetrahydrofuran.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is freely soluble in acetonitrile.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Anastrazole is usually swallowed whole with a glass of water and maybe taken with or without food.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

Diarrhea/constipation/stomach pain
Difficulty breathing/chest pain
Sweating/weakness/tiredness
New/unusual symptoms
Cough/throat infection
Dizziness/headache
Leg pain/swelling
Vaginal bleeding
Vomiting/nausea
Back/bone pain
Appetite loss
Weight gain
Hot flashes

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may even tend to cause fainting spells.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may even tend to cause slurred speech.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may even tend to cause weakness on only one side of the body.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may even tend to cause vaginal odor.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Estrogens containing medicine(s) (these include herbal products and birth control pills)
Androstenedione
DHEA
Tamoxifen

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) medicine is prescibed to treat post menopausal women suffering from breast cancer.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 22 to 25 degrees C (60 to 77 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had Liver Disease.

A patient already on an existing dosage of Arimidex (Anastrazole) must inform their health care professional of any history of high blood cholesterol levels.

A patient already on an existing dosage of Arimidex (Anastrazole) must inform their health care professional of any history of high blood pressure.

A patient already on an existing dosage of Arimidex (Anastrazole) must inform their health care professional of any history of Osteoporosis (brittle bone disease).

A patient already on an existing dosage of Arimidex (Anastrazole) must inform their health care professional of any history of blood clots.

Breast – feeding mothers must exercise caution as it is not known if Arimidex (Anastrazole) excreted into breast milk.

After consuming Arimidex (Anastrazole) a patient must remain in one place as Arimidex (Anastrazole) makes one dizzy.

A patient already on an existing dosage of Arimidex (Anastrazole) must limit alcoholic beverages.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is not recommended for use in the case of children.

Estrogen – containing products (e.g., birth control pills) should not be used during the course of Arimidex (Anastrazole).

Women of childbearing age should use reliable form(s) of contraception during their treatment of Arimidex (Anastrazole) and for one month thereafter.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may even be the cause of impaired fertility in premenopausal women.