Anastrozole (Arimidex)

Alternate Name: Arimidex

Description: Anastrozole is used in postmenopausal women to treat cancer of the breast. Anastrozole is a generic drug. The average Anastrozole price is about $613 for a supply of 30, 1 mg oral tablets. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Anastrozole discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Antineoplastic Agent, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 1 MG

Warnings: Pregnancy after menopause is not likely, but if you think you could be pregnant, tell your doctor. This medicine could harm an unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 weeks after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 2 weeks after the last dose. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, heart disease, bone problems (including osteoporosis), high cholesterol, or if you are still having your menstruation. This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for heart or blood vessel problems (including heart attack)Loss of bone mineral densityHigh cholesterol in the blood Oral routeMedicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Oral routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with tamoxifen., Some medicines can affect how anastrozole works. Tell your doctor if you are using medicine that contains estrogen., This medicine may cause the following problems: Increased risk for weak bones or osteoporosisIncreased cholesterol levelsIncreased risk for heart attack or stroke, Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Oral routeCancer medicine can cause nausea or vomiting, sometimes even after you receive medicine to prevent these effects. Ask your doctor or nurse about other ways to control any nausea or vomiting that might happen., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.