Anastrozole is a drug belongs to the category of anticancer drugs. It is indicated for the treatment of specialized type of cancer like breast cancer.
Mechanism of Action of Anastrozole
Anastrozole is a inhibitor of nonsteroidal aromatase enzyme. This enzyme is responsible for the estrogen level in women having postmenopausal stage. Anastrozole block this enzyme that results in decreased level of estrogen , and this makes slow down the growth of cancerous cell or kill the cancerous cell responsible for breast cancer.
Side Effects with Anastrozole
Anastrozole having some side effects also like:
Weakness, diarrhea, headache, stomach ache, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, sweating, constipation problem, burning sensation in heart, weight gain, pain in joints, muscles and bones, mood swings, sleeping difficulties, pain in breast, depression, dizziness, bleeding and irriatation in vagina, hair loss, dryness of mouth, pain in legs, hands etc.
Precautions with Anastrozole
While using anastrozole medication , some precautions need to be taken:
If you going to start this medication make sure that you do not having any kind of allergic reactions with anastrozole or any other ingredients used in the formulation of anastrozole.
Anastrozole is not prescribed for pregnant or breast feeding women. It is only applicable for the menopausal women. As it have harmful effects on developing baby if it is taken by the pregnant women.
This medication should be avoided during breast feeding conditions, as anastrozole secreted in human milk.
Anastrozole is mostly formulated in the form of oral dosage form like tablets. Many pharmaceutical anticancer medicines manufacturer like Affy group is engaged in the manufacturing of anti-cancer tablets in India like Anastrozole tablet.
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