ANARIDEX 1MG 10 tablets

Anaridex 1mg  

Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.

Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading the tumors (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not be hesitant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high level of cholesterol, severe liver, or kidney disease. Avoid taking Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  to rule out any side-effects.

Uses of Anaridex 1mg  Tablet

Breast cancer

Medicinal Benefits

Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of estrogens. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth, so blocking the enzyme Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  prevents cancer cell’s growth. Thereby, Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading the tumors to other body parts.

For those male bodybuilders who use steroids, Anaridex 1mg  can be effective drug in combating excess estrogen. It is usually taken with Nolvadex to ensure estrogen-related side effects are avoided. If used with such drugs as Propecia (finasteride), it results to more ideal outcome. With Anastrozole preventing estrogen production and with finasteride preventing testosterone conversion to DHT (dihydrotestosterone), you have an efficient duo in eliminating these hormones’ (estrogen and DHT) undesirable effects, as far as bodybuilding is concerned. Propecia is a specific inhibitor of the 5a-reductase, the enzyme responsible in testosterone conversion to DHT. Propecia reduces the serum concentration of DHT and thereby reduces unwanted androgenic effects like male pattern baldness.

Directions for Use

Take Anaridex 1mg  Tablet  with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet; swallow it with a glass of water. Take Anastrozole at the same time every day. Anastrozole should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Anastrozole based on your medical condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Anastrozole

Like all medicines, Anastrozole can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness are the common side-effects of Anastrozole. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Anastrozole if you are allergic to any of its contents, not yet gone through menopause (still get your periods). To treat your condition effectually continue taking Anastrozole for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Anastrozole midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Anastrozole if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high level of cholesterol, severe liver, or kidney disease. Avoid taking Anastrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Anastrozole causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Anastrozole should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Anastrozole as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Anastrozole to rule out any side-effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Using thalidomide (immunomodulatory agent) together with Anastrozole, can increase the risk of dangerous blood clots. The risk is also increased with age, cigarette smoking, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol.

Food-Drug Interactions: No food interaction found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Anastrozole should not be given to patients with high cholesterol, osteoporosis (thinning of bone), heart disease, and liver disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Anastrozole to avoid unpleasant side-effects. Alcohol intake, along with Anastrozole, may cause increased drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

Anastrozole should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Please consult your doctor any concerns regarding this.

BREAST FEEDING

Anastrozole should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers.

DRIVING

Anastrozole may cause dizziness and drowsiness, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

LIVER

If u have or had history or evidence of any liver-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Anastrozole. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

KIDNEY

If u have or had history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases, please consult the doctor before taking Anastrozole. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you.

Habit Forming :  No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.

Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Include leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yogurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs, and spices in your diet.

Avoid fast food, fried food, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.

Get optimal sleep, rest well.

Special Advise

Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure body density before, during, and after the treatment as Anastrozole may cause bone thinning due to the reduction of estrogens in the body.

Anastrozole should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Anastrozole.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), the fatty tissue, or the fibrous connective tissue within the breast. The tumor cells invade other healthy breast cells and travel to lymph nodes which are a primary pathway for the cancer cells to move to other parts of the body. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size, or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm.

FAQs

Do not stop taking Anastrozole on your own. You are advised to take Anastrozole for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. Do not be hesitant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Anastrozole.

Anastrozole may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Anastrozole.

Anastrozole may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. However, it is not very common. If you gain weight take a healthy diet (low-calorie) and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.

Anastrozole commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen lowering effect of Anastrozole. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you then inform your doctor of another alternative medicine to avoid harm to hair.

Anastrozole can be taken at any time of the day. Take it correctly as recommended by your doctor. Take Anastrozole with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet.

Anastrozole works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Anastrozole prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Anastrozole helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading the tumors (cancer cells) to other body parts.