What it's used for
Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor used as an adjuvant treatment for postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. It is also prescribed as a first-line treatment for advanced or metastatic breast cancer and for advanced cases following tamoxifen therapy.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
The recommended dose is one 1 mg tablet taken once a day, continued until tumor progression in advanced cases.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
Serious side effects occurring in rare cases include skin lesions, ulcers, blisters, and allergic reactions involving facial or throat swelling.
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