Femistra 1mg Tablet
₹100.00Current price is: ₹100.00. Original price was: ₹377.91.
Brand Name: Femistra
Category: Anti Cancer
Manufacturer: Zydus Life sciences
Composition: Anastrozole
Minimum Order Quantity: 12
10 Tablets in a strip
Femistra 1mg Tablet contains Anastrozole which is most commonly used for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding, have liver or kidney problems, or have not gone through menopause. Tell us if you are taking any other medications as blood testing for vitamin D or bone density may be needed.
Product Description
Femistra 1mg Tablet contains Anastrozole which is most commonly used for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Uses of Femistra 1mg Tablet:
- Breast Cancer
How does a Femistra 1mg Tablet work?
Anastrozole blocks the aromatase enzyme that converts androgens to oestrogens in the body. By reducing estrogen levels, Anastrozole helps to slow or stop the growth of estrogen-sensitive tumors.
How to Use & Dosage
1 mg orally once a day. The tablet should be swallowed with water, with or without food. How long treatment lasts depends on how well the person is doing and how well treatment is working. Treatment often lasts several years.
Take this medication by mouth with water as directed on the prescription label. If you experience stomach upset, take with food at regular intervals and continue until your doctor tells you to stop.
Ask your doctor or chemist about the medicines used in children. Perhaps more care is needed.
Possible Side Effects:
- Hot flashes
- Joint pain
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Bone thinning
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Mood changes
Safety Advise:
❤️ Heart
Anastrozole can impact heart health and patients with a history of heart disease should be monitored closely. Please talk to your health care professional.
🩸 Liver
If a patient has liver disease or symptoms of liver dysfunction, regular liver function tests may be required. Please consult your doctor.
🤰 Pregnancy
Anastrozole is contraindicated in pregnancy because of potential harm to the foetus. Please consult with your healthcare provider.
🤱 Breastfeeding
Anastrozole should not be used by breastfeeding women as it may harm the infant. Please consult your health care provider.
Storage Instructions:
Store between 15 °C and 30 °C, protected from moisture and light. Keep away from children.
References
- ARIMIDEX (anastrozole) Tablets: Full Prescribing Information. Wilmington, DE: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP.
- Brunton LL, Knollmann BC, eds. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 14th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill.
- Sweetman SC, ed. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. 39th ed. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
- Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (BNF). London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press.
- Cuzick J, Sestak I, Baum M, et al. Effect of Anastrozole and Tamoxifen as Adjuvant Treatment for Early-Stage Breast Cancer: 10-Year Analysis of the ATAC Trial. Lancet Oncology. 2010;11(12):1135-1141.
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