Prescription Anastrozole (value) Drug Information

Do not take Anastrozole if you are allergic to anastrozole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not take Anastrozole if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or Pharmacist before taking Arimidex. Warnings and precautions Talk to your doctor, or pharmacist or nurse before treatment with Anastrozole if you still have menstrual periods and have not yet gone through the menopause. if you are taking a medicine that contains tamoxifen or medicines that contain estrogen. if you have ever had a condition that affects the strength of your bones (osteoporosis). if you have problems with your liver or kidneys. If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastrozole. If you go into the hospital, let the medical staff know you are taking Anastrozole. Other medicines and Anastrozole Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because Anastrozole can affect the This is because Anastrozole can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on Anastrozole. Do not take Anastrozole if you are already taking any of the following medicines: Certain medicines used to treat breast cancer (selective estrogen receptor modulators), e.g. medicines that contain tamoxifen. This is because these medicines may stop Anastrozole from working properly. Medicines that contain estrogen, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If this applies to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following: A medicine known as an LHRH analogue. This includes gonadorelin, buserelin, goserelin, leuprorelin and triptorelin. These medicines are used to treat breast cancer, certain female health (gynaecological) conditions. Anastrozole contains lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine. How to take Anastrozole Always take Anastrozole exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. The recommended dose is one tablet once a day. Try to take your tablet at the same time each day. Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water. It does not matter if you take Anastrozole before, with or after food. Keep taking Anastrozole for as long as your doctor or pharmacist tells you to. It is a long-term treatment and you may need to take it for several years. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure. Anastrozole should not be given to children and adolescents