Anastrozole Benefits & Uses

Anastrozole is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Anastrozole Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given till tumor progression
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For postmenopausal women, given till tumor progression

Anastrozole Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Anastrozole is used -

Moderate

Hot Flashes
Increased blood pressure
Depression

Mild

Headache
Skin Rash
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Weakness
Hair Loss
Joint pain
Weight gain
Dry Mouth

Anastrozole Related Warnings

Is the use of Anastrozole safe for pregnant women?

Anastrozole shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Anastrozole safe during breastfeeding?

Anastrozole should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Anastrozole on the Kidneys?

Anastrozole rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Anastrozole on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Anastrozole. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Anastrozole on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Anastrozole. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Anastrozole with Other Drugs

Anastrozole should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Thalidomide

Conjugated Estrogens

Moderate

Ethinyl Estradiol

Norethindrone

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Ethinyl Estradiol,Levonorgestrel

Norethisterone

Anastrozole Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Anastrozole unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
High Cholesterol
Liver Disease
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Anastrozole

Is this Anastrozole habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Anastrozole has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Anastrozole as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Anastrozole is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Anastrozole in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Anastrozole Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Anastrozole

There is no information on the effects of taking Anastrozole with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Anastrozole

Information about the interaction of Anastrozole and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown