Uses / Indications:
Breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive in women who have already gone through menopause.
Adjuvant therapy (after surgery or radiation) to stop the cancer from coming back.
Advanced or metastatic breast cancer that does not respond to alternative hormonal therapy.
Stopping breast cancer from coming back in women who have hormone-sensitive breast cancer in its early stages.
Pregnancy interaction:
Anastrozole, an aromatase inhibitor used to treat some kinds of breast cancer, is in Armotraz 1mg Tablet.
It is not safe to use during pregnancy.
Armotraz lowers estrogen levels, which is a hormone that is very important for fetal development. This can be quite harmful to a developing fetus.
This medicine should not be taken by women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Women who could get pregnant should take effective non-hormonal birth control during and after treatment, as the doctor says.
Expert advice:
For optimal benefits, take the drug at the same time every day.
Don't take it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of osteoporosis, liver illness, or high cholesterol.
To stop bone loss, your doctor may suggest bone density scans and vitamin D and calcium supplements.
Don't smoke or drink too much alcohol, as these can make your bones weaker.
Don't stop taking Armotraz all of a sudden without talking to your oncologist beforehand.
Side Effects:
Sweating or hot flushes
Feeling weak or tired
Stiffness or discomfort in the joints
Pain in the head
Feeling sick
Pain in the bones
Side effects that are serious but not common:
Osteoporosis or broken bones
Swelling in the arms or legs (edema)
Rash on the skin or an allergic reaction
Changes in mood or depression
Possible heart problems include chest pain or trouble breathing.
If you have severe bone pain, chest pain, or allergy symptoms, you should see a doctor very once.
How to use:
Every day, at the same time, take one tablet with or without food.
Do not crumble or chew; just swallow whole with water.
Carefully follow the dose and length of time your doctor tells you to take it.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless your next dose is coming up shortly.
Don't take twice as much to make up for the missed dose.
How it works:
Anastrozole is an Aromatase Inhibitor, and Armotraz 1mg Tablet contains it.
It stops the enzyme aromatase from converting androgens into estrogen.
Since many breast cancers need estrogen to grow, reducing estrogen levels can help slow down or stop the growth of tumors that depend on hormones.
Faq for medicine:
Q1. What is the purpose of Armotraz 1mg Tablet?
It is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause and have hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It can also be used to keep cancer from coming back after surgery or radiation therapy.
Q2. Is it okay for guys to take Armotraz?
Yes, in some situations, doctors may give it off-label for male breast cancer or gynecomastia, but only with close monitoring.
Q3. Is Armotraz a medicine used in chemotherapy?
No, it is not a drug used in chemotherapy. It is a type of hormone therapy (endocrine therapy) that stops cancer growth by reducing estrogen levels.
Q4: How long should you take Armotraz?
The length of treatment varies, but it is normally at least five years, depending on what the doctor says and how well the patient responds to therapy.
Q5. Is it okay to take Armotraz when I'm still having my period?
No. It is just for women who have gone through menopause because it doesn't work to stop estrogen production in women who haven't yet gone through menopause.
Medicine interaction:
Hormone replacement therapy and other drugs that include estrogen work against Armotraz.
Tamoxifen or other anti-estrogen medicines may make Anastrozole less effective.
Some medicines that influence bone health, such corticosteroids, raise the risk of osteoporosis.
Be careful with warfarin or anticoagulants; they may make you bleed more easily.
Drugs that decrease cholesterol—keep an eye on your lipid profile.
Tell your doctor about all the drugs, vitamins, and herbal products you are taking.
