Armotraz Tablet (Anastrozole)
Armotraz Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.
BENEFITS OF ARMOTRAZ TABLET
Armotraz Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.
SIDE EFFECTS
SIDE EFFECTS OF ARMOTRAZ TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Armotraz
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Osteoporosis
- Skin rash
- Weakness
HOW TO USE ARMOTRAZ TABLET
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Armotraz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Armotraz Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Armotraz Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Armotraz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Armotraz Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Armotraz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Armotraz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.Liver
CAUTION
Armotraz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Armotraz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.