Arimidex 1 (1mg Anastrozole)

Product Information

Arimidex 1 mg Tablet is used alone or alongside surgery or radiation to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also prescribed as the first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.

Arimidex belongs to the class of medicines known as aromatase inhibitors. It lowers estrogen levels in the body, which helps slow or stop the growth of certain types of breast cancer.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Arimidex is prescribed to reduce estrogen levels in postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer, thereby slowing cancer growth and reducing recurrence.

Uses

• Treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women
• First-line treatment of advanced breast cancer

Benefits

• Relieves symptoms of breast cancer such as:
  • Breast lumps
  • Bloody nipple discharge
  • Changes in breast shape or texture
• Inhibits estrogen production, slowing cancer growth and spread
• May also directly affect tumor cells and their hormone activity

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take with or without food
• Take at the same time every day 
• Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew
• Follow your doctor’s prescribed dose and schedule
• Continue as long as directed, even if you feel well

Special Precautions

Before using Arimidex, inform your doctor if you:

• Are still menstruating (not fully postmenopausal)
• Have liver or kidney problems
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (not safe in these conditions)
• Are taking other medicines, as they may reduce effectiveness or interact with treatment

Your doctor may monitor:

• Vitamin D levels 
• Bone density (risk of osteoporosis increases during treatment)

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects include:

• Hot flushes
• Nausea
• Skin rash
• Joint or muscle pain
• Weakness or fatigue
• Osteoporosis or bone thinning

Contact your doctor if side effects are severe, persistent, or interfere with daily life.

Storage & Disposal

• Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place
• Keep away from moisture and heat
• Keep out of reach of children and pets
• Do not use expired medicine
• Dispose of unused tablets safely, following pharmacist guidance

Emergency Guidance

• In case of accidental overdose, seek emergency medical help immediately
• Symptoms may include severe nausea, vomiting, weakness, or unusual bleeding
• If a child accidentally swallows this medicine, call emergency services right away