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Altraz 1mg Tablet

Salt Composition: ANASTROZOLE

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Altraz 1mg Tablet

Categories: Oncology

Conditions: Anti Cancer

Product Introduction

Altraz 1mg Tablet contains Anastrozole, an anticancer medication belonging to the aromatase inhibitor class. It is indicated for the treatment of hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Aromatase inhibitors function by reducing estrogen levels through inhibition of the enzyme in adipose tissue responsible for converting other hormones to estrogen. This medication is used to delay recurrence of early-stage breast cancer.

Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, itching, joint inflammation (arthritis), bone loss (osteoporosis), vaginal bleeding, hypersensitivity reactions, and joint, abdominal, and kidney pain.

Inform your doctor if you have a known allergy to Anastrozole or any of its ingredients prior to commencing treatment. Advise your doctor if you are still menstruating and have not yet reached menopause, if you have osteoporosis, or if you have liver or kidney impairment. If you have lactose intolerance, discuss this with your doctor before taking this medication. This medicine must not be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses

Hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

How it works

Altraz 1mg tablet reduces the amount of estrogen which is produced by the body. It does this by inhibiting aromatase, the enzyme that is naturally present in your body. This can stop or reduce the growth of different breast cancer cells, which depends on estrogen.

How to Use

Swallow the tablet whole with water. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing it. Take this tablet every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. You can take Altraz 1mg tablet with, without, or after food at any time.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms produced by medication. Even though all medications cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Hypersensitive skin rash. Swelling of small blood vessels. Difficulty breathing and swallowing. Severe skin rash with blisters or ulcers, which is called Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Common Loss of appetite Vaginal bleeding and dryness Bone loss (Osteoporosis) Inflammation of the joints (arthritis) Diarrhea, Nausea Depression Muscle pain Allergic hypersensitivity Bone pain Tingling, pain, coldness, weakness in parts of the hand. Hair thinning

Expert Tips

It is advised to inform your doctor if you have a history of osteoporosis and liver or kidney diseases. Altraz 1mg tablet reduces levels of the estrogen hormone. You can have weaker bones that are more likely to break. To maintain bone health in women who have gone through menopause, you should control these risks.

References

  1. Mylan, Electronic medicines compendium (EMC), [Revised on March 2021], [Accessed on Feb 16th, 2023], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2749.pdf
  2. Junmei Cairns; Anastrozole regulates fatty acid synthase in breast cancer; Published on Oct 2021; [Accessed on 16th Feb 2023]; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8742770/
  3. ARIMIDEX, U.S Food & Drug Administration FDA, [Revised on Oct 2010] [ Accessed on Feb 16th, 2023], https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2011/020541s026lbl.pdf

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: unsafe It is unsafe to consume Altraz 1mg tablet if you are pregnant because it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Consult your doctor before starting the treatment.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown if patients with lung conditions can consume Altraz 1mg tablet. So, before beginning the treatment, consult your doctor if you have any lung conditions.

Breastfeeding: unsafe It is unsafe to breastfeed while taking Altraz 1mg tablet because it can cause toxicity to the baby. Please consult your physician for more advice.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS