Arimidex reduces the amount of estrogen produced by the body and helps slow or reverse the growth of these types of breast cancer. Arimidex has a strong estrogenic effect. It works by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which prevents the body from producing estrogen. Because estrogen stimulates several types of breast cancer cells, lowering estrogen levels in the body may help slow the progression of the disease. Arimidex is used to treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Some types of breast cancer are accelerated by the natural hormone estrogen.
When to use Arimidex
Arimidex is used for the initial treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer and for the treatment of postmenopausal women with advanced breast cancer that has progressed following treatment with tamoxifen.
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Healthcare providers can prescribe Arimidex off-label for other reasons.
Off-label use refers to when an FDA-approved drug is used for other conditions that it is not indicated to treat. Arimidex (Anastrozole) may be used off-label for the following conditions:
Ovarian cancer, Uterine cancer, including endometrial cancer, Endometriosis, Breast cancer prevention, Male hypogonadism, or low testosterone levels in males.
Arimidex Off-Label is also used by athletes to reduce the negative effects of anabolic-androgenic drugs, which include high estrogen levels. Arimidex is much more effective at controlling estrogen levels than standard drugs such as Nolvadex and Proviron. Arimidex is commonly used by athletes to avoid the side effects of anabolic steroids starting in the second week of the steroid cycle. Arimidex is actually approved by the FDA to treat breast cancer in women after surgery. Thus, its use in men receiving testosterone replacement therapy is considered off-label.
What is the proper dosage?
Your doctor will determine the best dosage for you.
The dose of this medicine will vary from patient to patient. Follow your doctor's instructions or the directions on the label. The following information only includes the average dose of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.
For adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer: 1 mg PO qDay x 5 years.
For first-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer: 1 mg PO qDay (continue until tumor progression).
The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take your medicine depends on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
Take this medicine orally with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Do not increase the dose or use this medicine more often or longer than prescribed. Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects will increase.
Arimidex side effects and considerations
Remember that your doctor prescribed this medicine because he or she thought the benefit to you was greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects. Hot flashes, headache, trouble sleeping, dizziness, upset stomach, nausea/vomiting, constipation, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight gain, tiredness/weakness, increased cough or sore throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
May cause harm or loss of fetus; use is contraindicated in women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Increased incidence of ischemic cardiovascular events in women with pre-existing coronary artery disease; use only if the benefits far outweigh the risks.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, difficulty breathing.
In the US: Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
How long will the delivery of Arimidex take?
In the case of the USA Domestic delivery service, it will take 2-5 days only. But, if you choose the International shipping option, you will get the order in 5-14 days.