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Overview
Arimidex 1mg tablet is a hormone therapy medication that is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Anastrozole is the generic name of this medication, and it is a competitive non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. This medication is strictly prescription-based. In many breast cancers, estrogen stimulates the uncontrollable growth of cancerous cells. Additionally, aromatase enzymes, which are primarily located in the adrenal glands, can convert androgens into estrogen, and this estrogen, in turn, influences the cancerous cells. Thus, Arimidex is a non-steroidal inhibitor that competitively binds to the aromatase enzyme, thereby stopping the production of estrogen. As a result, it inhibits the growth and spreading of the tumor cells.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer
Most common side effects may go away when your body becomes used to the medication, so you don't need to see a doctor about them. See your physician right away if these side effects worsen.
Reduce appetite
Nausea
Diarrhea
Headache
Excessive sleepiness
Skin rashes
Generalized weakness
Hair thinning
Dizziness
As recommended by the doctor, take this medicine for the defined interval of time. Avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it. It is best to take Arimidex 1mg Tablet at a set time, but it can be taken with or without food. Therefore, it is best to adhere to the prescription exactly. Arimidex 1 mg tablets must be taken two hours before or an hour after eating. In the case of a drug overdose, it is best to get in touch with your physician or healthcare professional, who will treat you.
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not consume the Arimidex 1mg tablet without consulting a doctor in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
It is not safe to take Arimidex 1 mg tablets while lactating. Research indicates to the drug's ability to be risky to an unborn child. Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take the Arimidex 1mg tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking the Arimidex 1mg tablet.
It is advisable to avoid missing any dose. In case you miss a dose of Arimidex 1mg tablets consult your doctor immediately.
Missing any dose may impact your health. So, it is always advisable to follow the prescription of the doctor.
Arimidex is prescribed to postmenopausal women diagnosed with breast cancer.
Only postmenopausal women are allowed to take this medicine. However, consult with the doctor if you have not undergone menopause and are thinking about taking the medicine.
The doctor will decide the duration depending on the stage of cancer and the health of the patient.
Arimidex tablets come in 1 mg strength.
It is advisable to avoid operating heavy machinery and driving after taking Arimidex because this will cause dizziness.
Weight gain is a possible side effect of Arimidex 1 mg tablets; however, it is uncommon. Other factors, such as menopause, may also contribute to weight increase. However, follow a low-calorie diet and get regular exercise if you gain weight while using Arimidex 1 mg Tablet.
In reality, using an Arimidex 1 mg tablet frequently causes the hair to become thinner, which exacerbates hair loss. But it doesn't happen to everyone. Arimidex 1 mg Tablet's estrogen-lowering effects are most likely the cause of hair thinning. These symptoms are temporary and might go away eventually. If it worries you, ask your doctor about other medication options to prevent hair damage.
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