Generic for Arimidex for Breast Cancer - Drug Information

Generic Name - Anastrozole

Category - Breast Cancer

Indications

Breast cancer
Generic Arimidex is indicated for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal woman. Arimidex medication is also prescribed for patients who did not responded to tamoxifen therapy. Anastrozole works by combating the estrogen in the body. It reduces the amount of estrogen exposed to the tumor thus limiting the growth of the tumor in the body.

Generic for Arimidex Contraindications and Drug Interactions

GenericArimidexis contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

There are a number of medications that interact withGeneric Arimidex. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Androstenedione
Any medicine containing estrogens (may include some herbal products and birth control pills)
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)

Generic for Arimidex Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericArimidex
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Arimidex is one 1-mg tablet taken once a day. Patients treated with Generic Arimidex do not require glucocorticoid or mineralocorticoid replacement therapy.

Generic for Arimidex Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Arimidex side Effects include anxiety, breast pain, chills, confusion, cough, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, drowsiness, dryness of the vagina, feeling of discomfort or illness, fever and headache.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Arimidex.

Generic for Arimidex and Pregnancy

There are no studies to indicate the safety and effectiveness of Generic Arimidex in pregnant woman. However studies in animals have shown miscarriages, decreased weight or even death of the fetus. Consult your doctor regarding the intake of Anastrozole if you are pregnant.

Generic for Arimidex and Breastfeeding

Although there are no studies to indicate the excretion of GenericArimidex in human milk, it should not be taken during breastfeeding considering the possible unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Generic for Arimidex and Pediatric

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Arimidex in pediatric patients have not been established.

Generic for Arimidex and Geriatric

Studies do not indicate any variance and record similarities in the response rates and time to tumor progression in geriatric patients. Although there are no studies to indicate the excretion of GenericArimidex in human milk, it should not be taken during breastfeeding considering the possible unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Note

The above information about Generic Arimidex serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.