Arimidex is a medication used as a treatment after surgery with or without radiation for early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It's also used as a first-line treatment for hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-unknown breast cancer that has spread to other tissues, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body. Further, it's used as a second-line treatment of breast cancer that has advanced, grown, or has spread despite tamoxifen therapy in postmenopausal women. Arimidex comes in a 1 mg oral tablet.

Arimidex (Anastrozole)

Take Arimidex exactly as your healthcare provider has prescribed. Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist about any questions or concerns you have about your prescription. The recommended dose of Arimidex is one tablet by mouth once daily, with or without food. The duration of treatment will be determined by your healthcare provider.
Each Arimidex tablet contains anastrozole, a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. Inactive ingredients include lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, hypromellose, polyethylene glycol, povidone, sodium starch glycolate, and titanium dioxide. Fact Table Formula C17H19N5 License US FDA Bioavailability Unknown (but well-absorbed in animals) Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Anastrozole Elimination half-life 40-50 hours Dosage (Strength) 1mg (84 tablets) Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Arimidex Protein binding 40% PubChem CID 2187 MedlinePlus a696018 ChEBI 2704 ATC code L02BG03 DrugBank DB01217 KEGG D00960 Routes of administration By mouth (tablets)
Before you start treatment with Arimidex, be sure to tell your healthcare provider about:, All the medications you take, Your allergies, Your health history and current health problems, Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status, Ischemic cardiovascular events can occur, especially in women with pre-existing ischemic heart disease., Bone mineral density may decrease with Arimidex therapy., Cholesterol may increase with Arimidex therapy., Arimidex can cause harm to an unborn baby; therefore, women of child-bearing age should use effective birth control while being treated with Arimidex and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose of the treatment course. All the medications you take, Your allergies, Your health history and current health problems, Your pregnancy or breastfeeding status
Common Arimidex side effects include hot flashes, weakness, joint pain, pain, high blood pressure, depression, nausea, vomiting, rash, osteoporosis, fractures, back pain, sleep problems, headache, bone pain, swelling, cough, shortness of breath, pharyngitis, and swelling of the lymph nodes. Serious side effects include skin lesions, ulcers, or blisters; allergic reactions, including swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat; and changes in liver function tests and liver problems. Be sure to contact your healthcare provider right away if you have side effects that bother you or won't go away.

Arimidex (Anastrozole)

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