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Anastrocare 1mg Tablet

ContainsAnastrozole (1mg)
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About this medicine

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet (Anastrozole (1mg))is a prescription oncology medicine. Below is educational product information — follow your doctor's advice for dose and use.

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.This medicine belong to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors, which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body.It should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.

Quick Facts

Chemical ClassPhenylpropane Derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action ClassAromatase inhibitor

Generic Name

Anastrozole (1mg)

Dosage Form

Tablet

Prescription Status

Doctor's Rx Required

What if you miss a dose?

If you miss a dose of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

Uses of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet

Breast cancer

Side Effects of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet

Oncology medicines should be administered strictly under medical supervision. Inform your oncologist immediately if you experience adverse symptoms.

Hot flashes
Nausea
Osteoporosis
Skin rash
Weakness

Clinical Safety Advice for Anastrocare 1mg Tablet

Follow expert clinical guidelines regarding interactions, precautions, and medical conditions when taking Anastrocare 1mg Tablet.

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anastrocare 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast Feeding
UNSAFE

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving
UNSAFE

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney
CAUTION

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver
CAUTION

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Storage & Delivery Protocol

Preservation and climate-safe dispatch guidelines for Anastrocare 1mg Tablet across India.

Store below 30°C

Storage Conditions

Store below 30C

Climate-Sealed Transit

Dispatched in protective, tamper-evident and moisture-sealed packaging.

Rx Verification

Prescription and genuine batch validated prior to dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Anastrocare 1mg Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking This medicine, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.

Yes, Anastrocare 1mg Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of This medicine. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.

Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Anastrocare 1mg Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take This medicine.

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.

While you are taking Anastrocare 1mg Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to This medicine treatment.

You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Anastrocare 1mg Tablet.

The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Anastrocare 1mg Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.

Anastrocare 1mg Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of This medicine. The working of This medicine gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.

Medical information standards

Educational product information for Anastrocare 1mg Tablet. Not a substitute for advice from your treating doctor or healthcare provider.

Reviewed by
Nitin Kumar, D.Pharm (UPPC Reg: 63405)Lead Registered Pharmacist · 11 years clinical experience · Drug licence RLF21DL2025001406, RLF20DL2025001420. See our medical review policy.
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