Femitraz Tablet

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Composition FOR Femitraz 1mg Tablet

Anastrozole(1mg)

food interaction for Femitraz Tablet

alcohol interaction for Femitraz Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Femitraz Tablet

lactation interaction for Femitraz Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Femitraz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
None
CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femitraz Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Femitraz Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Femitraz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE

SALT INFORMATION FOR Femitraz 1mg Tablet

Anastrozole(1mg)

Femitraz tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is used with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat breast cancer in women who have attained menopause.

How femitraz tablet works

Femitraz Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

Common side effects of femitraz tablet

Hot flashes, Nausea, Osteoporosis, Skin rash, Weakness

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Expert advice FOR Femitraz Tablet

  • Anastrozole is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
  • Take it at the same time everyday.
  • It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
  • Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome, take it after meal.
  • Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
  • Do not take Anastrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Femitraz 1mg Tablet

Anastrozole

Q. Does Femitraz Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Femitraz Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking Femitraz Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.
Q. Does Femitraz Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, Femitraz Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of Femitraz Tablet. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.
Q. Why do bodybuilders use Femitraz Tablet?
Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Femitraz Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take Femitraz Tablet.
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Q. Can Femitraz Tablet be taken at night?
Femitraz Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.
Q. While on Femitraz Tablet how should patients be monitored?
While you are taking Femitraz Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to Femitraz Tablet treatment.
Q. In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Femitraz Tablet?
You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Femitraz Tablet.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Femitraz Tablet?
The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Femitraz Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.
Q. Which medicines should not be used with Femitraz Tablet?
Femitraz Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Femitraz Tablet. The working of Femitraz Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.

Content on this page was last updated on 03 May, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)