Arimidex 1mg

Manufacturer

AstraZeneca

Contents

Anastrozole

Indication

Arimidex is used for treating breast cancer in women who have been through menopause, including women with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy. Arimidex is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering blood estradiol concentrations, which may decrease the size and growth of the tumor.

Instruction

Use Arimidex as directed by your doctor.

• Take Arimidex by mouth with or without food.
• If you miss a dose of Arimidex, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Arimidex.

Drug interaction

Inform your doctor if you take tamoxifen or estrogen. Inform your doctor about all prescribed and over -the-counter medications, herbal products, vitamins and food supplements you use.