Mfd. by :- Alkem Laboratories (Fulfilled By : Magicine Pharma)
Magicine Pharma is registered with the Government Of NCT, India, Ministry Of Health in Government of Delhi, India, registration number DL-RAJ-122372 and as a wholesale distributor, department file No. 44208.
Brand name - Altraz
Generic name - Anastrozole
Salt composition - Anastrozole 1 mg
Manufacturer - Alkem Laboratories
Dosage form - Oral (tablet)
Packaging - Strip
Indication - Early breast cancer
Storage - Store at room temperature (10-30°C)
Strength - 1 mg
Prescription required - Yes
Altraz (Anastrozole) tablet is used in the treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Altraz Tablet belongs to a class of drugs that are called aromatase inhibitors. It works to decrease the amount of estrogen in the body. Is tablet is used to treat women whose breast cancer has been worsened. Several dose adjustments may be needed in the case of patients who have liver or kidney disease. Administer this tablet only when your healthcare provider prescribes it.
Pharmacotherapeutic group: Enzyme inhibitors
ATC Code: L02B G03
Altraz (Anastrozole) is a potent and non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. Estradiol is produced in postmenopausal women through the conversion of androstenedione to estrone via the aromatase enzyme complex in peripheral tissues. Estrone is converted to estradiol. Reducing circulating levels of estradiol has been shown to produce a potential benefit in women who have breast cancer. In postmenopausal women, Altraz at a daily dose of 1 mg has shown to produce estradiol suppression of greater than 80% using a highly sensitive assay. Daily doses of Altraz (Anastrozole) up to 10 mg do not have any measurable effect on aldosterone secretion or cortisol when measured before or after standard adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) challenge testing. Therefore, Corticoid supplements are not needed.
Interaction with other medicines: Estradiol, Tamoxifen, Thalidomide
Interaction with alcohol: unknown
Disease interaction: Cardiovascular Disease, Hyperlipidemia, Liver Disease
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There can be certain side effects of Altraz tablets. Make sure to consult your doctor in case you experience any of the following or other side effects.
Nausea
Skin rash
Weakness
Hot flashes
Blurred vision
Chest pain
Cough
Weight gain or loss
Sore throat
Stomach pain
Loss of appetite
Shortness of breath
Joint pain
Take the dose exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. As it is a tablet, do not try to crush, chew or break it. Swallow it as a whole.
If you miss a dose, do not double the dose strength in order to catch up. Make sure to consult your healthcare provider in such a case.
In case of overdose, make sure to consult your healthcare provider regarding the same. Do not ignore any symptoms or side effects.
Altraz is usually not prescribed during pregnancy because it can harm the developing baby. Make sure to consult your doctor.
Altraz is not safe for use during breastfeeding.
Take the dose exactly as your doctor tells you.
Do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience side effects that make you feel unwell or dizzy.
Altraz tablet should be given with utmost caution to patients having a known liver/kidney disease.
Q1- What is the Altraz tablet used for?
A- Altraz (Anastrozole) tablet is used in the treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Q2- What are the side effects of Altraz tablets?
A- There can be different side effects of Altraz tablets such as nausea, skin rash, hot flashes, stomach pain, joint pain, and weight gain. There can be other side effects also. Make sure to consult your healthcare provider regarding the same, timely.
Q3- In what strength is it available?
A- Altraz (Anastrozole) tablet is available in the strength of 1 mg.
Q4- Can I take this medicine during pregnancy?
A- Altraz is usually not prescribed during pregnancy because it can harm the developing baby. Make sure to consult your doctor.
Q5- Can I take this medicine during breastfeeding?
A- Altraz is not safe for use during breastfeeding.
Q6- What are self-care tips?
A- Seek help from your healthcare provider to maintain a healthy diet for easy recovery.
Q7- Can I consume alcohol with this medicine?
A- Interaction with alcohol is not known. Please consult your healthcare provider.
Q8- What should be done if I miss a dose?
A- If you miss a dose, do not double the dose strength in order to catch up. Make sure to consult your healthcare provider in such a case.
Q9- What should be done if I overdose?
A- In case of overdose, make sure to consult your healthcare provider regarding the same. Do not ignore any symptoms or side effects.
Q10- Is it a habit-forming medicine?
A- No, Altraz is not a habit-forming medicine.
Q11- How should I take this medicine?
A- Take the dose exactly as your healthcare provider tells you. As it is a tablet, do not try to crush, chew or break it. Swallow it as a whole.
Q12- Can I drive after taking the Altraz tablet?
A- Do not drive if you experience side effects that make you feel unwell or dizzy.
Q13- Can I take Altraz tablet in liver disease?
A- Altraz tablet should be given with utmost caution to patients having a known liver disease. Please consult your healthcare provider.
Q14- Can I take Altraz tablet in kidney disease?
A- Altraz tablet should be given with utmost caution to patients having a known kidney disease. Please consult your healthcare provider.