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Arimidex Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Arimidex (anastrozole) is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox). It is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss of appetite, body aches and pains, breast swelling/tenderness/pain, headache, dry mouth, scratchy throat, increased cough, dizziness, trouble sleeping, tiredness/weakness, flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes), vaginal bleeding, hair thinning, and weight change.
The dose of Arimidex is one 1 mg tablet taken once a day. For patients with advanced breast cancer, the medication should be continued until tumor progression. Arimidex may not work as well if taken with tamoxifen or an estrogen medication. Other drugs may interact with Arimidex. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. Arimidex is used mainly in women after menopause. This medication must not be used during pregnancy. It may cause harm to a fetus or miscarriage. Products containing estrogen (such as birth control pills) should not be used. Consult your doctor about birth control. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended.
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Arimidex Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Adjuvant Treatment
ARIMIDEX (anastrozole) is indicated for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer.
First-Line Treatment
ARIMIDEX (anastrozole) is indicated for the first-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Second-Line Treatment
ARIMIDEX (anastrozole) is indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy....
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Arimidex Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body;
- sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
- swollen glands;
- a bone fracture; or
- swelling in your hands or feet;
Less serious side effects may include:
- hot flashes; ...
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Arimidex Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through "the change of life" (menopause). Anastrozole works by lowering estrogen hormone levels to help shrink tumors and slow their growth.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually once a day, or as directed by your doctor.
Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time each day.
Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often without your doctor's approval. Your conditi...
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