ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) is prescribed by the physicians for the patients suffering from early breast cancer treatment and the treatment with or with out the radiation therapy. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) is useful in the breast cancer patients diagnosed with estrogen (hormonal) receptor-positive or with unknown origin of hormonal receptors. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) is useful after the unsuccessful treatment of breast cancer with Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) class of drugs. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) acts by decreasing or inhibiting the estrogen (hormone) level in the post menopausal women, the hormone that cause the growth of breast tumours and its metastasis (Spreading of cancer to distant organs). But the beneficial effects of ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) are accountable for the post menopause women only and it is not medically useful for the pre-menopausal women.
Who should not take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) is a Pregnancy Category - D drug and it must be avoided by the pregnant mothers, according to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and therefore it can cause harm to unborn baby in the mother’s womb. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) should not be used by the nursing mother and it can pass to the infant by the mother’s milk and harm the baby. You should not take the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) if you have not complete the menopause clinically, if you have blood coagulopathies (Clotting disorders) associated with circulatory disorders, severe liver disease and heart problems. If you in need to take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) with the above said medical conditions, you can consult the Physician for an adjusted dosage or the diagnostic tests for the confirmation of the disease and its prognosis associated with the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole). If you are taking Estrogen therapy or the Tamoxifen medications, birth control pills, vaginal rings and suppositories, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), you should not use ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole). ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) should not be used if you have osteoporosis or bone thinning diseases, confirmed by the Bone Mass Densitometry (BMD). If you are known allergic to ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) you should not take with out consulting your Physician.
ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) Side Effects:
The common side effects of the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) includes the increasing the incidence rate of the heart disease mainly the ischemic heart diseases. This can identify by the chest pain, numbness in the hand and the shortness of breath. If this signs exists or persists stop taking the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) and consult your Physician immediately. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) can cause the osteoporosis and bone weakening that can leads to the pathological fractures as the result of estrogen action on bone density. Other serious side effects are the Liver disease; Anaphylaxis to ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) associated with skin reaction episodes and increased serum cholesterol levels. The less serious side effects are the hot flashes, join pain in the lower extremities, increased BP, oedema, mood swings, lymphedema, dyspnoea, sleep disorder and other number of undesirable side-effects can be caused by the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole). So it is recommended that the drugs to be taken for other existing disease state are to be taken to the Physician’s notice and consideration and the self-medication should be avoided.
How should I take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
The recommended dosage for the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) is 0.5 – 1.0 mg once daily. ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) can be administered alone or along with other supporting anti-cancer medication or radiation for the synergistic effect with the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) to get the beneficial results in the breast cancer and its associated metastasis. The following instruction should be followed to take the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) – 0.5 – 1.0 mg (Once Daily): (1) Take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks 4) Swallow ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) as a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) for as long as your health care provider tells you to do so. For ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) to treat the breast cancer and its progression or keep you away from getting these symptoms, you have to take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) as often and in the way ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) as prescribed by your Physician.
What is the important information I should know about ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
Take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
You can take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) disregard of the food intake.
For ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) dosage you must follow your doctor's instructions.
It is important to take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
If you feel any side-effects or discomfort when taking the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole), consult the health care provider.
Do not stop taking ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
Store ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) as per the instructions on the label.
Keep ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) away from the reach of the children and the pets to avoid accidental exposure.
What happens if I miss a dose of ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
Take the missed dose of ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
Though the overdose effects of the ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) are not known, it is advisable to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole)?
ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for ARIMIDEX (Anastrazole) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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