Anastar 1mg Tablet

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Anastar 1mg Tablet, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Anastar 1mg Tablet as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 65
Packing: 1.0 Tablet in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Anastrozole (1mg)
Brand: Ardez Pharma
Uses: Breast cancer

Description

Anastar 1mg Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women
It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body
Anastar 1mg Tablet belong to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors, which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body
It should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit
It should be taken as your doctor's advice
The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for
Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms
Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water
You should Take Anastar 1mg Tablet for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness
If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know
There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney
Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Anastar 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anastar 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Anastar 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Anastar 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anastar 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.^Limited information is available on the use of Anastar 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Anastar 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Anastar 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Anastar 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anastar 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Aromatase Inhibitors
Therapeutic class:	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Phenylpropane Derivative

Uses of Anastar 1mg Tablet

Breast cancer

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Anastar 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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