Anzol

Anzol

anastrozole

Manufacturer:

Naprod

Distributor:

Multicare

Marketer:

Multicare
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Anastrozole
Indications/Uses
Hormone receptor +ve advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor +ve early invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have received 2-3 yr of adjuvant tamoxifen.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult including the elderly 1 mg once daily.
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
Not to be used in premenopausal women. May reduce bone mineral density w/ possible consequent increased risk of fracture. Assess bone mineral density regularly on women w/ or at risk of osteoporosis. Not to be taken by patients w/ rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Avoid co-administration w/ tamoxifen or estrogen-containing therapies. Moderate & severe hepatic impairment. Severe renal impairment (GFR <30 mL/min). Not recommended for use in childn & adolescents.
Adverse Reactions
Headache; hot flushes; nausea; rash; arthralgia/joint stiffness, arthritis, osteoporosis. Anorexia, hypercholesterolaemia; somnolence, carpal tunnel syndrome, sensory disturbances (including paraesthesia, taste loss & perversion); diarrhoea, vomiting; increased alkaline phosphatase, ALT & AST; alopecia, allergic reactions; bone pain, myalgia; vaginal dryness & bleeding.
Drug Interactions
Pharmacological action may be diminished w/ tamoxifen or estrogen-containing therapies.
MIMS Class
Cancer Hormone Therapy
ATC Classification
L02BG03 - anastrozole ; Belongs to the class of enzyme inhibitors. Used in treatment of neoplastic diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Anzol FC tab 1 mg
Packing/Price
28's
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