ANARIDEX 1 (1mg Anastrozole)

Product Information

Anaridex 1 mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor used alone or with other treatments (such as surgery or radiation) to manage early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is also prescribed as first-line treatment for advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other parts of the body.

This medicine lowers estrogen levels in the body, which helps slow or stop the growth of certain types of breast cancer.

Why is this Medication Prescribed?

Anaridex is prescribed for hormone-sensitive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, either in early stages or when the disease has advanced.

Uses

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

Benefits

• Reduces or prevents growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer
• Helps relieve symptoms such as:
  • Breast lumps
  • Bloody discharge from the nipple
  • Changes in breast shape or texture
• May directly affect tumor cells or alter hormone activity to stop cancer progression

How Should this Medicine be Used?

• Take with or without food
• Take at the same time every day for best results
• Swallow whole with water; do not crush or chew
• Follow the exact dose prescribed by your doctor
• Continue treatment for as long as your doctor advises

Special Precautions

Before taking Anaridex, inform your doctor if you:

• Are not yet postmenopausal (still having menstrual periods)
• Have liver or kidney problems
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding (Anaridex is unsafe in these conditions)
• Are taking other medicines that may reduce its effectiveness or interact with treatment

Additional considerations:

• Your doctor may check vitamin D levels and bone density before or during treatment
• Risk of osteoporosis increases with long-term use

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Hot flushes
• Nausea
• Skin rashes
• 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, away from heat and moisture
• 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 of overdose may include severe nausea, vomiting, weakness, or unusual bleeding
• If a child swallows this medicine, call emergency services right away