Arimidex
anastrozole
Arimidex comes in tablets
and each tablet contains 1mg of anastrozole. Each tablet contains a number
of inactive ingredients which allow it to be made. These are lactose,
macrogel, magnesium sterate, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, polyvidone,
sodium starch glycollate and titanium dioxide. Arimidex comes in blister
packs of 28 tablets. Arimidex belongs to a group of medicines called aromatase
inhibitors. This means that it interferes with some of the actions of
aromatase, an enzyme within the body which affects the level of certain
female sex hormones, such as estrogens.
Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Arimidex must not be taken by pre-menopausal women, pregnant women or
mothers who are breast feeding their babies. Arimidex must not be taken
by patients with certain disorders or diseases which affect the liver
or kidneys. Arimidex must not be taken by patients who are taking estrogen-containing
medicines, for example hormone replacement therapy. Arimidex should not
be given to children. Arimidex should not be used if you ever had an allergic
reaction to Arimidex or to any particular ingredient. The tablets are
only for you and must never be given to anyone else.
Before taking your medicine, tell your doctor if you are taking any other
medicines including those which you have bought, if you are suffering
from any disorder or disease which affects your liver or kidneys. Your
tablets are unlikely to adversely affect your ability to drive a car or
to operate machinery. However, some patients may occasionally feel weak
or sleepy. If this happens to you, ask your doctor for advice. If you
go into hospital let the medical staff know you are taking Arimidex. As
mentioned earlier your tablets contain lactose, sodium starch glycollate
and titanium dioxide which may cause a problem in a small number of patients
who are sensitive to them. Only stop taking your tablets if your doctor
tells you.
Follow your doctor�s instructions about when and how to take your tablets.
Please read the label on the container. Ask your doctor or pharmacist
if you are not sure. The usual adult dose is one tablet taken daily. Swallow
the tablet whole with a drink of water. Try to take your tablet at the
same time each day. You should take Arimidex as prescribed. However, if
you miss a dose do not take an extra dose, just resume your usual schedule.
If you take more than your normal dose contact your doctor or nearest
hospital. Do not stop taking your tablets, even if you are feeling well,
unless your doctor tells you.
As with all medicines, undesirable events are sometimes experienced. With
Arimidex these may include; hot flushes, thinning of the hair, vaginal
dryness, anorexia (loss of appetite), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, feeling
weak, headache, sleepiness, skin rash, vaginal bleeding (usually in the
first few weeks of treatment). Do not be alarmed by this list of possible
events. You may not have any of them. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if
you think you have any of these or any other problems with your tablets.
You should keep your tablets below 30 degrees Celsius. Keep your tablets
in the container they came in. If your doctor decides to stop your treatment,
return any left over tablets to your pharmacist. Do not take your tablets
after the expiry date on the container. Keep your tablets in a safe place
where children cannot see or reach them. Your tablets could harm them.
