Description

Anastrozole 1mg Tablet

Anastrozole 1mg Tablets contain anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor used primarily in the treatment of certain types of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It works by reducing the amount of oestrogen produced by the body, which can help slow the growth of oestrogen-sensitive cancer cells.

What Is Anastrozole 1mg?

Each tablet contains 1mg of anastrozole. It is commonly prescribed as part of hormone therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, including in certain situations following surgery or other cancer treatment.

Anastrozole may be used as an initial hormone treatment or after previous treatment with another hormonal medicine, depending on the individual’s medical circumstances.

How Does Anastrozole Work?

Anastrozole blocks the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for converting other hormones into oestrogen after menopause. By reducing oestrogen levels, anastrozole limits the hormonal stimulation of certain breast cancer cells.

Treatment is generally taken regularly under the supervision of an oncology or healthcare team. The duration of treatment varies according to the individual’s condition and treatment plan.

Anastrozole 1mg Information

• Active ingredient: Anastrozole
• Strength: 1mg per tablet
• Dosage form: Tablet
• Medicine class: Aromatase inhibitor
• Primary use: Certain hormone receptor-positive breast cancers
• Typical patient group: Postmenopausal women
• Administration: Oral
• Prescription status: Prescription medicine in the UK

Anastrozole 1mg Safety Information

Common side effects may include hot flushes, sweating, joint or muscle pain, tiredness, headache, nausea and mood changes. Anastrozole can also reduce bone mineral density, potentially increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Your healthcare professional may monitor bone health, cholesterol levels and other relevant factors during treatment.

Anastrozole is not normally used during pregnancy and should not be taken by people for whom it has not been prescribed. Tell your doctor about other medicines, supplements and medical conditions before starting treatment.

Anastrozole 1mg in the UK

Anastrozole is a prescription medicine in the UK and should be used only under appropriate medical supervision. Take it exactly as prescribed and do not alter or stop treatment without discussing it with your healthcare professional.