Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Composition of Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Arimidex 1 mg Tablet contains Anastrozole (1mg). It belongs to the Hormone preparation class of medicines.

Uses of Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Breast cancer

Key benefits

• In Breast cancer Breast cancer is a common type of cancer that can grow in response to hormones like estrogen. Arimidex 1mg Tablet is used in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer
• especially in postmenopausal women
• to help slow or stop the growth of cancer cells by lowering estrogen levels in the body. This treatment supports cancer control
• helps reduce the risk of recurrence
• and improves long-term outcomes.

How Arimidex 1 mg Tablet works

Arimidex 1mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

How to take Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Arimidex 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Arimidex 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause nausea, vomiting and withdrawal bleeding. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Arimidex are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Take a hormonal medicine at the same time every day; the effect depends on a steady level. Seek urgent care for sudden chest pain, breathlessness, severe headache, weakness on one side, or pain and swelling in a calf — hormone preparations can raise the risk of clots. Tell your doctor if you smoke, have migraine with aura, high blood pressure, or a family history of clots or breast cancer, before starting. Report any unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding to your doctor.

Do not take Arimidex if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with a history of blood clots, certain hormone-sensitive cancers, or active liver disease. Several are contraindicated in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin, several anti-epileptics and St John's wort make hormonal contraception unreliable. Tell your doctor about every medicine, supplement and herbal product you take.

How to store Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Arimidex 1 mg Tablet

Arimidex 1mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Take it at the same time everyday. It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome, take it after meal. Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed. Do not take Arimidex 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ASTRAZENECAPHARMA INDIA LTD

Therapeutic class:

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Drug class:

Hormone preparation

Chemical class:

Phenylpropanes