Arodex 1mg (Tablet)
Manufactured by: Techno Drugs Ltd.
Anastrozole Similar medicine
Arodex is indicated for
- Breast cancer
- Ovulation induction
Precautions and warnings
Lactation. Hepatic impairment, moderate to severe, and hyperlipidemias. If you're unsure about your menopause status, have a lab test. A bone mass density test should be done at the beginning of treatment and at regular intervals after that.
Side-effects
- Hot flushes
- vaginal dryness
- vaginal bleeding
- hair thinning
- anorexia
- nausea
- vomiting
- diarrhoea
- headache
- arthralgia
- bone fractures
- rash
- oedema
- myalgia
- fever
- weight gain
- leucopenia
- flu-like syndrome
- asthenia
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- abnormal liver enzyme values
- thrombophloebitis
- anaphylaxis.
Drug Interactions
Oestrogens lowered efficacy. Tamoxifen reduced plasma concentrations.
Contraindications
Pregnancy. Hypersensitivity, premenopausal women.
Mode of actions
Anastrozole inhibits aromatase, preventing the conversion of androstenedione to estrone and testosterone to estradiol, resulting in markedly lower serum oestradiol levels.
Dosage & Administration
Oral
Advanced or locally advanced breast cancer, Adjuvant treatment in early breast cancer
Adult: In postmenopausal women: 1 mg daily. Adjuvant treatment may be continued for up to 5 yr.
Pregnancy & Lactation
This medicine must not be used during pregnancy. It can be absorbed through the skin and lungs caused can damage your unborn child’s organs and cause congenital disabilities. Strict two effective types of birth control starting one month before and during treatment and for three years after stopping this medicine. Discuss with your doctors if you are not sure which types of birth control are effective for you. You must need to take pregnancy tests regularly during your treatment with this medicine and for at least three years after taking this medicine. If it seems that you do become pregnant stop taking this medicine and call your doctor immediately. If you really become pregnant, miss a menstrual period, or have sex without using two forms of birth control. In some cases, your doctor can prescribe emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy. People on this medicine should not donate blood during the treatment and for three years afterward.
This medicine is also contraindicated breast milk. Breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication and for three years afterward.
Pack Size & Price
30's pack Price : ৳1500
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