What does Arimidex do?

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1. What are the effects of Arimidex?

Arimidex endocrine drug has the main active ingredient is anastrozole and other excipients. The drug is effective in reducing estrogen levels in postmenopausal women. Thereby, the drug can slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. The hormone Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Uses of the hormone Arimidex:
Support the treatment of breast cancer in women in the first stage of menopause who are positive for hormone receptors; First-line treatment of hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-positive postmenopausal women with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer; Second-line treatment for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy.

2. Important information when taking medicine

The hormone Arimidex can decrease blood flow to your heart, especially if you already have a history of coronary artery disease or blocked arteries. You should contact your doctor or seek medical attention if you have new or worsening chest pain, or if you find it difficult to breathe more often. Do not use Anastrozole if you are pregnant. This is because the drug can have harmful effects on the unborn baby. Arimidex may not work if you take it with an estrogen medicine (such as hormone replacement therapy, estrogen cream or birth control pill, injection, implant, skin patch, or vaginal ring). Arimidex may increase your risk of having a stroke or blood clot. You should call your doctor right away if you develop sudden numbness or weakness, (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, or problems with vision or Balance.

3. Notes before using Arimidex

Patients should not use Arimidex if they are allergic to the active ingredient Anastrozole or if you are a woman but have not yet gone through menopause. Arimidex is not indicated for use in men or children.
According to experts, you should not take Anastrozole if you are also taking Tamoxifen at the same time.
To make sure Arimidex is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever:
Have heart problems; Coronary artery disease (obstructed artery disease); High cholesterol in the blood; Osteoporosis or low bone mineral density. Cancer treatment with the hormone Arimidex can weaken bones. Patients are more likely to break a bone while using Arimidex.
Although, the drug is recommended for use only in postmenopausal women and it is not possible for postmenopausal women to become pregnant. Also, do not breast-feed while using Arimidex and for at least 2 weeks after your last dose.

4. Usage and dosage of the hormone Arimidex

4.1. How to use Arimidex endocrine medicine is usually prescribed for once-daily use. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. Hormonal drug Arimidex is not affected by food, you can take the drug before or after eating without affecting the therapeutic effect of the drug. As for the length of treatment, patients may need to continue taking Arimidex for up to 5 years and should follow the instructions of their doctor. Store or store Arimidex hormonal drugs at room temperature away from moisture and heat. 4.2. Therapeutic dose of hormone Arimidex Usual Adult Dose for Breast Cancer:
Starting dose: 1mg orally once a day Duration of treatment: Until tumor progression (cancer treatment) terminal breast); unknown (adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer) 4.3. In case of missed dose/overdose of hormone Arimidex In case of missed dose of hormone Arimidex: Take the medicine as soon as possible, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Absolutely, do not take two doses at the same time.

5. Undesirable effects of drugs

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Arimidex including hives, difficulty breathing, swelling in your face or throat, or a serious skin reaction including fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling.
Arimidex may decrease blood flow to your heart, especially if you have ever had coronary artery disease specifically a condition in which a blocked artery is present. Inform your doctor immediately if you have the following health problems:
Shortness of breath even with mild exertion, swelling and rapid weight gain; Numbness, pins and needles, pain or weakness in your hand or wrist; Symptoms of a fracture such as bruising, swelling, and pain that get worse with movement; liver problems including right upper abdominal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes, and feeling unwell; Signs of a stroke such as feeling suddenly numb or weak (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance. Numbness, burning, or itching sensation on the skin; Full body hot flashes; Weak; Joint pain or stiffness; Bone pain, risk of fracture; This is not a complete list of side effects and other possible undesirable effects. You should contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

6. Drug interactions

Other drugs may interact with Anastrozole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. You need to tell your treating doctor about all your current medications and any medications you start or stop using.

7. Some other information

You need to be careful to keep Arimidex and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicine with others and only use Arimidex as prescribed by your doctor. prescription. When using Arimidex, you need to avoid driving, operating machinery, or doing dangerous activities until you know how the effects of this medicine will affect you. Your reaction may be impaired.

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