Introduction
Arodex is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used a... View More
Uses of Arodex
Side effects of Arodex
How to use Arodex
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. Arodex may be taken with o... View More
How Arodex works
Arodex 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 ... View More
What if you forget to take Arodex?
If you miss a dose of Arodex, 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 re... View More
Indication
Oral Advanced or locally advanced breast cancer, Adjuvant treatment in early breast cancer Adult: In postmenopausal women: 1 mg daily. Adjuvant treatm... View More
Administration
Efficacy decreased by oestrogens. Plasma concentrations decreased by tamoxifen.
Adult Dose
Moderate or severe hepatic impairment, hyperlipidaemias. Laboratory test for menopause if status is doubtful. Bone mass density test should be conducted... View More
Renal Dose
Anastrozole prevents conversion of androstenedione to estrone and testosterone to oestradiol by inhibiting aromatase, thus leading to significantly redu... View More
Mode of Action
May be taken with or without food.
Precaution
Breast cancer, Ovulation induction
Pregnancy Category Note
>10% Hot flashes (12-36%),Vasodilation (25-36%),Fatigue (19%),Mood disturbances (19%),Nausea and vomiting (19%),Weakness (16-19%),Arthritis (17%),Pain ... View More
Interaction
Pregnancy. Hypersensitivity, premenopausal women.
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