Anast Dosage & Drug Information

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Core Prescribing Info

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Anastrozole

Indications/Uses

Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women w/ hormone receptor +ve or hormone receptor unknown locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer. Adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women w/ hormone receptor +ve early invasive breast cancer.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult including elderly 1 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Premenopausal women. Co-administration w/ oestrogen-containing therapies. Concurrent tamoxifen therapy. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <20 mL/min). Moderate or severe hepatic disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

MIMS Class

Cancer Hormone Therapy

ATC Classification

L02BG03 - anastrozole ; Belongs to the class of enzyme inhibitors. Used in treatment of neoplastic diseases.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Anast film-coated tab 1 mg

Packing/Price

1's

Anast

anastrozole

Manufacturer:

Intas Pharmaceutical Limited