Arimidex® 1 mg

ARIMIDEX 1 MG

Arimidex is based on anastrozole. a substance which belongs to a group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics. and specifically to the group of antineoplastics known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibi-tors. Anastrozole is popular with athletes and bodybuilders as it actively reduces the production of estrogen hormone in the human body.

Therapeutic properties:

• Reduces estrogen production in the body after a steroidal cycle.

• Treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

• Balances testosterone levels in infertile men and assist to maintain a healthy sperm count.

Side effects:

• Headaches

• Hot flashes and night sweat

• Feeling sick – (nausea/vomiting)

• Skin rash around face. lips. or tongue – (Hypersensitivity-Allergy)

• Pain or stiffness in your joints.

• Inflammation of the joints (arthritis).

• Feeling weak and/or sleepy

• Bone loss (osteoporosis).

• Loss of appetite.

• Raised or high levels of fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. This would be seen in a blood test.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome (tingling. pain. coldness. weakness in parts of the hand).

• Diarrhoea.

• Changes in blood tests that show how well your liver is working.

• Thinning of your hair (hair loss).

• Bone pain.

• Muscle pain.

Dosage:

Recommended: 1 tablet/day. (Around the same time)

Note:

Avoid to use Arimidex if you are using any of the following medicines:

• Certain medicines used to treat breast cancer (selective estrogen receptor modulators). e.g. medi-cines that contain tamoxifen (These may prevent Arimidex from working properly)

• Medicines that contain estrogen. e.g. hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

• Arimidex contains lactose which is a type of sugar