Anastrozole is a medication licensed to treat postmenopausal women with certain types of breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers a detailed look at the prescription drug, including how it works, when it is used, dosing information, and side effects.
Side effects of anastrozole are possible; however, most people have no problems when taking it. This eMedTV resource provides lists of common and rare side effects, as well as side effects that should be reported to your physician right away.
What is anastrozole used for? This page on the eMedTV Web site explains how the drug is used to treat breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive in postmenopausal women. Off-label uses for this enzyme inhibitor are examined as well.
Anastrozole dosing guidelines generally call for 1 mg a day when treating breast cancer. However, as this eMedTV article explains, the stage of the cancer can affect this. Helpful tips for those taking the medication are also provided.
This page of the eMedTV archives discusses the possibly negative drug interactions with anastrozole that can occur when the drug is combined with things such as estrogen or oral contraceptives. Tips for avoiding these interactions are also provided.
This eMedTV segment presents several precautions and warnings with anastrozole to be aware of prior to starting treatment. This includes things such as the potential for drug interactions and situations in which the medication should not be taken.
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