Description  

Arimidex (anastrozole) is a drug prescribed to treat symptoms of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This medicine, belonging to a class of drugs called Antineoplastics, Aromatase Inhibitor, may be used alone or with other medications. It reduces estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may inhibit the growth of breast cancers that require estrogen to thrive. 

Arimidex Uses  

• This drug is used to treat early-stage breast cancer after surgery (or perhaps chemotherapy and radiation) in postmenopausal women to lower the risk of cancer recurrence. 
• It may also be used as the first treatment for breast cancer when surgery needs to be delayed. 
• This is also used in postmenopausal women with advanced-stage or metastatic hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.  

Arimidex Cost  

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Aromasin vs Arimidex  

• Both drugs are Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) used to treat estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer in menopausal women. 
• Aromasin comes as a 25 mg tablet taken once daily after a meal.  Arimidex comes as a 1 mg tablet taken once daily with or without food since its absorption is not considerably affected by food. 

Direction  

• This drug should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. Make sure you follow all of the recommendations and directions. 
• It is typically used once daily with or without meals.  
• You may need to take this medicine for up to 5 years. Pay attention to your doctor’s directions. 
• Avoid moisture and store it at room temperature. 

Side Effects of Arimidex 

Some of the most prevalent side effects are as follows: 

• A tingling, numbing sensation on the skin; 
• Heat bursts; 
• Weakness; 
• Soreness in the joints; 
• Bone pain; 
• Swollen arms, legs, or feet 
• Cough, sore throat, shortness of breath 
• Back discomfort, headaches 
• Depression, insomnia; 
• Increased blood pressure; 
• Nausea;  
• Rash;

Caution  

• If you had coronary artery disease, this might reduce blood flow to your heart. 
• Avoid using anastrozole if you are pregnant. 
• It may not function as effectively If combined with estrogen treatment, 
• This medicine raises the chances of a stroke or blood clot. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice unusual symptoms. 

Frequently Asked Questions 

How much does Arimidex lower estrogen? 

Continuous treatment lowers plasma levels of estrogen steroid hormone by roughly 80% to 85%.  The 1 mg tablet lowered estrogen by around 70% within 24 hours and by approximately 80% after two weeks of daily use. 

Is Arimidex for men a recommended therapy option?  

Arimidex for male aromatization of testosterone produces estradiol, the most powerful form of estrogen. The aromatase enzyme is responsible for this. Because males require a certain amount of estradiol, some testosterone to estradiol conversion is necessary. 

Men with breast cancer may be given this drug, although another medicine,  tamoxifen,  is more commonly used.