Anastrozole

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Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[6][7] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[7] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[7] It is taken by mouth.[7] Common side effects of anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[7&...

Anastrozole

Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[6][7] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[7] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[7] It is taken by mouth.[7] Common side effects of anastrozole include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[7&...

uses and side effects of Adova tablet ## Based on my research, Adova tab contains the active ingredient Anastrozole; which belongs to the class of nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. Anastrozole is sometimes prescribed for infertility, but is often used with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in women who have experienced menopause. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen the body makes. This, in turn, can slow or stop the growth of many types of breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow. Side effects may include: weakness headache hot flashes sweating stomach pain nausea vomiting loss of appetite constipation diarrhea heartburn weight gain joint, bone, or muscle pain breast pain mood changes depression difficulty falling asleep or sta...

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what are the side effects of rimadex & how successful is it ? ## Arimidex contains the active ingredient Anastrozole, it is usually used after breast cancer surgery or to treat Mestases. Side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness and bone fractures. As with any medication, it has been helpful to some that have used it, but none are helpful for everyone. Read more: Has anyone used this medication?

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Is it ok for me to take this pill. I take the drug anastrozole, the generic form of arimidex? ## Hello, Carol! How are you? With a complicated medical history, it would be best for you to check with your doctor, before taking any medication, even something that's available over the counter. Medications that are used to treat cancer can be very, very touchy and react with many other drugs and substances, so it would be best to be as safe as possible about it. Is there anything else I can help with?

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high estrogen ## Hello, Are you referring to Armidex? If so, my research tells me that Arimidex (the brand name for the main ingredient Anastrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor that helps prevent the production of estrogen, a hormone that fuels many breast cancer tumors. Aromatase inhibitors can block the enzyme aromatase, a substance that helps your body tissues produce estrogen. Arimidex is considered a hormonal treatment, and can help prevent recurrence (return) of breast cancer. Possible side effects (patients with early stage breast cancer have reported these symptoms): -hot flashes -joint pain -weakness -mood swings -sore throat -nausea and vomiting -depression -high blood pressure -osteoporosis (bone thinning) -swelling of arms and/or legs -headache You can learn more about this dr...

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any substitute tablet for adova 1 mg, as this is not available and i have already started the course and had taken 5 tablets for adova in this cycle. 2 tabs per day. ## The active ingredient in Adova tablet is Anastrozole.... If u will not get the same brand you can substitute with other brand..

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the pill is a small round white tablet with dx marked on one side and nothing on the other side this pill is about 1cm across ## Hi mike, The closest match I've been able to find is Arimidex (1 mg)- which contains the main ingredient anastrozole; it's a small, white, and round pill with the imprint Adx on the front and an A with an arrow pointing downwards (which is part of the A) on the back. It's kind of a hard imprint to describe... also, the imprints don't seem to have been stamped into the pill very deeply so maybe some of them got rubbed/smudged off at some point? Manufacturer: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00310-0201 Anastrozole (marketed under the trade name Arimidex by AstraZeneca) is an aromatase-inhibiting drug approved for treatment of...

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I have several pills which I can't identify. They are small, white and round.One side is blank, and the other is printed with AH1. PIease help me identlfy them. ## Hello, Geri! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Accord Healthcare and they list it as containing 1mg of Anastrozole, which is used to lower the levels of estrogen after menopause and can help to treat some types of breast cancer. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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The pills are smaller than an aspirin, light to medium blue, has a crease on one side and GP on the other. Any ideas on what this could be? ## Rumor has it in other related threads that this blue triangular pill imprinted with GP on one side is an anti-estrogen steroid by the name of Arimidex (Anastrozole). The manufacturer is known as Geneza Pharmaceuticals (hence the 'GP'). Oddly enough for a steroid, Anastrozole is also touted for use in treating certain types of breast cancer. While my finding is speculative, I haven't come across any other specific details hinting at another possibility outside of Arimidex... Viagra has the same shape and color, but no GP marking, at least to my knowledge. Hope this helps! ## Yes you are absolutely correct. I buy and use them personally...

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The pill is round, white with an "M" on one side and 034 on the other. Is this Metformin and who is the manufacturer? Thank you. ## The closest match I'm finding to your description, is a white round pill marked with "M" on one side and "34" on the other; minus the "0". It's identified as Anastrozole 1 mg. Manufacturer: Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. National Drug Code (NDC): 00378-6034 Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer after surgery and for metastases in both pre and post-menopausal women. Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor, which means that it interrupts a critical step in the body's synthesis of estrogen. Some breast cancer cells require estrogen to grow, and eliminating estrogen suppresses their growth. Does this sound like a possi...

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What is a round white pill with a capital M on one side and 34 on the other?? My pharmacy accidentally put one of these in with my Ambien pills. I'm lucky I even noticed it b/c it is the same size and shape as my generic Ambien! ## It's a good thing you noticed this pill in there, since it has no relation to Ambien whatsoever. The round white pill marked M 34 contains 1mg of Anastrozole. Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer after surgery and for metastases in both pre and post-menopausal women. Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor, which means that it interrupts a critical step in the body's synthesis of estrogen. Some breast cancer cells require estrogen to grow, and eliminating estrogen suppresses their growth. You can view more info about this medication by followi...

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I have been taking Exemestane for 2-1/2 months. My hands are numb and also tingling. The pain with the tingling is so bad. It lasts about two minutes and then just feels numb. Also have hip/lower back pain. Called my doc about the hands and she said go off Exemestne for two weeks and see if it goes away. She thinks I have carpal tunnel. I was on Tamoxifan for one year but changed due to horrible leg cramps. Then put on Anastrozole and stopped after two weeks due to body rash. Now I truly believe I am having reaction to Exemestane. ## Hello, Cc! How are you? I'm very sorry about your health problem and the issues you've been having with the medications. Cancer medications are notorious for causing side effects and most of them do make people miserable. However, the numbness isn...

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Vorozole

Vorozole (developmental code name R-76713; former tentative brand name Rizivor) is a triazole based competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme. It underwent clinical testing for evaluation for use as an antineoplastic agent; however it was withdrawn from testing when no difference was detected in the duration of median survival as compared to the progestational agent megestrol acetate and research instead focused on the other third generation aromatase inhibitors anastrozole, letrozole and...

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Vorozole (developmental code name R-76713; former tentative brand name Rizivor) is a triazole based competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme. It underwent clinical testing for evaluation for use as an antineoplastic agent; however it was withdrawn from testing when no difference was detected in the duration of median survival as compared to the progestational agent megestrol acetate and research instead focused on the other third generation aromatase inhibitors anastrozole, letrozole and...

I want to know about adova tablets. ## I haven't been able to find anything listed under this name. What country is it from? Can you please double check the name and spelling? I'll keep looking and post back if I find anything. ## Hi, I am pregnant and prescribed the tab adova 1 mg. My query - is this safe for full term pregnancy? pls answer me. ## Hi, I am 34 year old woman, my doctor prescribe me adova 1mg daily from 3rd day of my menstrual cycle for fertility treatment. it is safe or not? ## I haven't found many details about this being a fertility treatment. I saw an internet pharmacy selling this in India and it is reported to contain the active ingredient Anastrozole, manufactured by Akumentis Healthcare. Here in the USA it is reportedly used in the treatment of breast...

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A breast cancer treatment for post menopausal women

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Anastrozole 1 mg Oral Tablet by Roxane Laboratories, Inc. ## Markings: 54;077 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0054-0164-13

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Anastrozole 1 mg Oral Tablet by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc ## Markings: TEVA;A10 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0093-7536-56

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Anastrozole 1 mg Oral Tablet by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals ## Markings: AN;1 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0179-0068-70