Aromasin 25mg Tablet
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and helps in slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Aromasin 25mg Tablet
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About This Medicine
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Aromasin 25mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and helps in slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and helps in slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is also used in combination with medication in early cancer to prevent the risk of coming back. It should be taken with food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of the medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, nausea, and joint pain If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.
03Uses
Breast cancer
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Aromasin 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Aromasin 25mg 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Aromasin Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Aromasin 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Side Effects
Headache
Dizziness
Rash
Nausea
Increased sweating
Fracture
Vomiting
Increased appetite
Weakness
Abdominal pain
Osteoporosis
Diarrhea
Peripheral edema
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
Low blood platelets
Decreased appetite
Depression
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
Hot flushes
Constipation
Urticaria
Hair loss
Itching
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aromasin 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving:UNSAFE
Aromasin 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:UNSAFE
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:UNSAFE
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Take it at the same time everyday, preferably after food.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
Do not take Aromasin 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Aromasin 25mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Take it at the same time everyday, preferably after food.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
Do not take Aromasin 25mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
References
Sources and references
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