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Arimidex-armotraz
"Arimidex" contains Drug / Molecule called “Anastrozole”. Arimidex belongs to a class of medications called Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. Anastrozole binds reversibly to the aromatase enzyme through competitive inhibition, inhibits the conversion of androgens to estrogens in peripheral tissues. It lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.
Indication
Arimidex is used for treatment (following surgery with or without radiation) in breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is effective in reduction of estrogens in men thus, minimizing the chances of benign prostatic hyperplasia, gynecomastia and hypogonadism in them.
Note
Precaution
- Armidex is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.
- Armidex may not work as well if you take it together with an estrogen medication (such as hormone replacement therapy, estrogen creams, or birth control pills, injections, implants, skin patches, and vaginal rings).
- Armidex may increase your risk of a stroke or blood clot. It can also decrease bone mineral density, which may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis.
Updated On Oct 31, 2019 by Admin
Strength
1 mg
Packing
1 X 14 Tablets (Strip)
Storage
Store at room temperature (25°C)
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Armotraz
"Armotraz" contains Drug / Molecule called “Anastrazole”. It belongs to a class of medications called Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. Anastrozole binds reversibly to the aromatase enzyme through competitive inhibition, inhibits the conversion of androgens to estrogens in peripheral tissues . It lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.