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Arimidex Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Anastrozole 1mg; tabs.
Pharmacological Class
Aromatase inhibitor.
How Supplied
Tabs—30
Manufacturer
Arimidex Indications
Indications
In postmenopausal women: adjuvant treatment of hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer; first-line treatment of hormone receptor-positive or unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer; advanced breast cancer with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy.
Arimidex Dosage and Administration
Adult
1mg once daily. Advanced disease: continue until tumor progression.
Children
Not applicable.
Arimidex Contraindications
Contraindications
Women who are or may become pregnant. Pregnancy (Cat.X).
Arimidex Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Arimidex Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Pre-existing ischemic heart disease. Severe hepatic impairment. Monitor bone mineral density, cholesterol. Nursing mothers: not recommended.
Arimidex Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Arimidex Interactions
Interactions
Antagonized by tamoxifen, estrogens; do not give concomitantly.
Arimidex Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Hot flashes, asthenia, arthritis, pain, arthralgia, pharyngitis, hypertension, depression, nausea, vomiting, rash, osteoporosis, fractures, back pain, insomnia, headache, peripheral edema, lymphedema, dyspnea, dizziness, paresthesia, vaginal bleeding, cough, hypercholesterolemia.
Arimidex Clinical Trials
See Literature
Arimidex Note
Not Applicable
Arimidex Patient Counseling
See Literature
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