Arimidex

Arimidex (Anastrazole) may be described as a selective, aromatase inhibitor which blocks the production of the hormone estrogen, thereby stopping tumor growths.

Furthermore, Arimidex (Anastrazole) may also be described as an off – white powder, freely soluble in Methanol, Acetone, Ethanol, Tetrahydrofuran and Acetonitrile.

You must be sure to take Arimidex (Anastrazole) exactly as directed by your health care professional. It is also important that you consult your health care professional pertaining to the use of this medication in children.

While on an ongoing course of Arimidex (Anastrazole) if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, or any other symptoms which may seem severe or persistent, you must contact your health care professional.

Sometimes, Arimidex (Anastrazole) may cause the patient to experience diarrhea, sweating, fatigue, a cough, dizziness, mild headaches and leg pain.

Furthermore, Arimidex (Anastrazole) may cause the patient to experience loss of appetite, hot flashes, fainting spells, body swellings, vomiting, nausea and back pain.

If you are on an ongoing course of Arimidex (Anastrazole) before you commence taking any new medication (either prescription or OTC), you must first consult your health care professional or pharmacist.

Furthermore, you must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are allergic to Arimidex (Anastrazole) or any other medication in any other form. Your health care professional must also be informed if you are taking any other medication in any other form whilst on an ongoing course of this medication.

Sometimes, Arimidex (Anastrazole) interacts with various medications, such as Androstenedione, DHEA, Tamoxifen and medications containing estrogens which include various herbal products and birth control medications.

In case of an overdose of Arimidex (Anastrazole), call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

You must be sure to keep all appointments with your health care professional and the laboratory. Your health care professional will order certain laboratory and/or medical tests to be performed to check your response to Arimidex (Anastrazole), monitor your progress and check for side effects.

Do not let anyone else take your medication and ask your health care professional or pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.

Furthermore, if you need to undergo any kind of surgery, including dental surgery, or you conceive whilst on a course of Arimidex (Anastrazole) inform your health care professional. You must be sure to inform your health care professional if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive. It is not known whether this medication is excreted into breast milk or not.

Lastly, avoid consuming alcohol and beverages containing even a small percentage of alcohol whilst on an ongoing course of Arimidex (Anastrazole). You must also refrain from driving a car or operating any kind of machinery until you know how this medication affects you.

It is important that you do not take a double dose of Arimidex (Anastrazole) to make up for a missed one, unless you have consulted your health care professional.

Arimidex (Anastrazole) is used to treat post menopausal women suffering from breast Cancer.

Be sure to consult your health care professional or pharmacist for more information, since Arimidex (Anastrazole) is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

Store Arimidex (Anastrazole) at room temperature (between 59 to 86 degrees F or 15 to 30 degrees C) and away from excess heat and moisture.

Furthermore, you must be sure to throw away any Arimidex (Anastrazole) medication that has gotten outdated or is no longer required. You must speak with your pharmacist or health care professional about the proper disposal of this medication.

It is important for the patient to know that before consuming Arimidex (Anastrazole), they must inform their health care professional if they have ever had a history of or are currently suffering from liver complications, high blood cholesterol levels, Osteoporosis (brittle bone disease), high blood pressure or blood clots.