What is Anabrez (Anastrozole) used for?

Anabrez (Anastrozole) is an oral medication prescribed to treat advanced breast cancer or postmenopausal women who have had surgery to remove early hormone receptor positive breast cancer. The medication slows the growth of tumours and cancer cells allowing other procedures to be performed to remove or eliminate any remaining cancer. Your doctor may prescribe its use for the treatment of other unlisted conditions, as well.

How should I use Anabrez (Anastrozole)?

Anabrez (Anastrozole) is normally administered once daily at a dosage of one tablet, but your individual instructions will be determined by your doctor based on your age, weight, health condition, and the severity of your symptoms. These should be swallowed whole and unaltered along with a large glass of water. The medication may be taken on an empty stomach, although a snack or meal is recommended prior to use if you experience nausea. Never crush or split the tablets before using them as this may destroy or change the effects of their contents. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you have about the medication to ensure the correct administration.

What are the side effects of Anabrez (Anastrozole)?

Some patients undergoing treatment have reported experiencing side effects while using Anabrez (Anastrozole) such as:

• Headaches
• Weakness or drowsiness
• Hot flashes
• Mild nausea or vomiting
• Sore throat our coughing
• Joint pain, stiffness, or muscle pain
• Bone pain or back pain
• Unusual mood changes or depression
• Insomnia

Serious side effects that may require immediate medical assistance are severe headaches, blurry vision, confusion, numbness or tingling sensations, swollen glands, swelling of the extremities, osteoporosis, or severe skin reactions such as rashes or blisters. Inform your doctor as soon as you experience any intense or worrying symptoms to make sure the correct adjustments are made to your application frequency or dosage to stop further health problems from appearing.

Please Note

Anabrez (Anastrozole) should not be used by patients who are pregnant, breastfeeding, women who are postmenopausal, lactose intolerant, or who have decreased liver or kidney function. Also inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis or are at risk for osteoporosis as this condition may cause unexpected problems during treatment requiring special adjustments to your regimen to prevent further health problems from occurring.

Strictly use Anabrez (Anastrozole) as prescribed and follow all instructions provided by your doctor. Safe, suitable, and optimum dosage can vary and is dependent on the patient`s health and medical history, as well as the condition you are treating.

Anabrez (Anastrozole) may not be safe or suitable for all patients. Always ensure your doctor is informed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, using any other type of medication (including non-prescription medicine, vitamins, and supplements), as well as if you have any allergies, other illnesses, or pre-existing medication conditions.

Seek immediate medical attention or proceed to your nearest accident and emergency department if you suffer a hypersensitive or allergic reaction. Symptoms usually present during a reaction of this nature include difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the limbs or face, tight chest, hives, and skin rashes.