Description
Altraz 1 mg is a highly effective and result oriented treatment for treating early and advanced level of breast cancer. It is used as an adjuvant treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through postmenopausal and who received two to three years of adjuvant Tamoxifen. The medicine is also used in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer in post-menopausal women. Altraz, a prescribed medication used in women after menopause (the end of monthly menstrual periods) to treat breast cancer along with other treatments, such as surgery and radiation. Anastrozole is the main active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Altraz tablets. Anastrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. Altraz slower the tumor growth and helps lower the chance of recurrence of breast cancer in the same breast part. It is a prescription-based medication and should be taken under medical guidance only. Altraz comprises Anastrozole as the main active ingredient. It is a group of drugs known as non- steroidal aromatase inhibitors. It works by reducing the amount of estrogen that the body makes. This reduces the growth of cancer.
Product Description
You must share in advance with your doctor, the list of all medications which you may be using, especially these: Tamoxifen, vaginal ring, birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal suppositories, hormone replacement therapy. However, this is incomplete information as mentioning all the details for this drug is quite difficult. There may be other medications that may show interaction. Never start a new medication without consulting a doctor. Your doctor will continue to check your progress, at regular visits to make sure the medicine is working properly. Your doctor may perform a blood test to rule out unwanted effects associated with the drugs. Do not use it in combination with tamoxifen. Taking this medicine during pregnancy can harm your baby, however, it is almost impossible that a postmenopausal woman may become pregnant. Ans therefore, lit is extremely important
Side Effects
Do not use this medication for any other disease without consulting with the doctor. Consult your doctor immediately if you are not feeling comfortable after completing the medication. Do not freeze the medicine and store it at room temperature. Some side effects that may occur while receiving Anastrozole treatment do not need medical attention. Most of the side effects are mild and usually disappear after some time. While prescribing this drug, your doctor may tell you ways to reduce or prevent side effects. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects become bothersome or if you have any queries regarding the use of the drug. Some common side effects of Anastrozole are congestion, body aches, lack or loss of strength, belching, back pain, mood changes, increased appetite, pelvic pain, stomach discomfort, runny nose, and heartburn, voice changes, etc. Other side effects not mentioned here may also occur in some patients.
How to Use
The dose of Anastrazole may be different in different patients. You just need to follow your doctor’s advice when it comes to treating breast cancer with Altraz tablets. The amount of medicine that you take depends on your condition. Generally, Altraz 1 mg once a day is enough for breast cancer treatment. Your doctor should determine the dose for children.