Arimidex is an effective drug used to treat breast cancer in women
Arimidex is used for the treatment of breast cancer. Arimidex works by stopping estrogen production in the body, Arimidex blocks the enzyme responsible for producing estrogens. Arimidex has been approved as adjuvant therapy for early-stage hormone receptor positive breast cancer. Arimidex may also be used to treat osteoporosis caused by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or removal of the ovaries after menopause. Arimidex can prevent certain types of breast cancers from returning after surgery and it may decrease the risk of developing new primary breast cancers in women with DCIS who are taking tamoxifen. Arimidex belongs to a class or group of medications called aromatase inhibitors. Arimidex works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced in the body, Arimidex decreases the effects of estrogen on breast cancer cells. Arimidex can decrease bone loss (osteoporosis) caused by treatment with tamoxifen (Nolvadex). Arimidex may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Arimidex is an effective drug where it has been proven to treat breast cancer in women. Arimidex is also known as Anastrozole which is an aromatase inhibitor that reduces the production ofrogens thus leading into reducing the risk of breast cancer in women with DCIS and/or prevent the recurrences after surgery and also treatment for osteoporosis. Arimidex is used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have been through menopause or were unable to ovulate due to anovulation. Arimidex may decrease bone loss (osteoporosis) caused by tamoxifen (Nolvadex).
Side Effects:
Headache, joint pain, nausea, upset stomach, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, gas
Seek immediate medical help if the following side effects occur:
Chest pain or heavy feeling that may spread to arms and back; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs; symptoms of a blood clot (e.g., sudden stabbing pains and/or unusual redness or warmth in the arms and legs); symptoms of gallstones (e.g., pain in the upper right part of the stomach that may spread to your back, nausea with vomiting); symptoms of liver problems (e.g., persistent abdominal pain, feeling very tired and weak, dark urine, pale stools). Arimidex should be taken at least 1 hour before surgery. Arimidex can interfere with certain lab tests for luteinizing hormone (LH) and testosterone. Arimidex may not prevent breast cancer if your Arimidex is taken too close to the time of breast cancer surgery Arimidex may increase the risk of uterine cancer in certain women. Arimidex has been linked, though not definitively, to a possible increased risk for a rare but deadly form of liver cancer. Arimidex should be taken with caution in those who have a history of seizures Arimidex decreases bone mineral density and will put you at an increased risk for spine fractures and/or hips fractures Arimidex can produce abnormalities on the mammogram Arimidex should be used cautiously by young patients or those who are breastfeeding Arimidex should be used cautiously by those with blood clots Arimidex can increase blood sugar Arimidex can decrease blood calcium Arimidex may increase your chance of having a heart attack Arimidex may cause dark patches on the face Arimidex can make you more prone to infections
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. A healthcare provider should be contacted immediately if any signs of a medical problem occur. A
healthcare provider should be contacted immediately if any signs of a medical problem occur Arimidex may cause dark patches on the face Arimidex can make you more prone to infections Arimidex decrease bone mineral density Arimidex decreases blood calcium Arimidex may increase your chance of having a heart attack Arimidix causes breast cancer
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. A healthcare provider should be contacted immediately if any signs of a medical problem occur.
Arimidex decreases bone mineral density Arimide causes breast cancer Arimidex may increase your chance of having a heart attack Arimidex can make you more prone to infections Arimidex decreases blood calcium Arimidex as been linked, though not definitively, to a possible increased risk for rare but deadly form of liver cancer Arimidex should be used cautiously by young patients or those who are breastfeeding Aridium has shown no benefit in preventing breast cancer in women who have already gone through menopause Aridmix should be taken with caution in those who have history of seizures Aridmix decreased blood calcium Aridmix decreases blood sugar
Arimidex (Anastrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer. Arimidehas not been shown to prevent breast cancer Aridmix should be taken at least 1 hour before surgery Aridium has the following side effects: Aridmix may increase your chance of having a heart attack Aridisux causes dark patches on face Aridisux decreases blood calcium Aridmivx decreases bone mineral density Arimivx can produce abnormalities on mammogram Arimixv may cause uterine cancer in certain women. Arimixv increases risk of gallstones and/or liver tumors Aridia reduces effectiveness if given too closely before surgery.
Arimidex (Anastrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer, reduce risk of breast cancer Arimidex decreases blood calcium Arimidex can cause a rare but deadly liver disease Arimidex may increase the risk of uterine cancer Arimidexdecreases bone mineral density Arimidex should be used cautiously by those with history of seizures Arimidex as been linked, though not definitively, to a possible increased risk for a rare but deadly form of liver cancer Aridia as been shown to reduce effectiveness if taken too close to time of surgery.
