{"id":5432,"date":"2020-12-17T15:23:54","date_gmt":"2020-12-17T15:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5432"},"modified":"2021-07-26T07:07:53","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:07:53","slug":"anastelb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/anastelb\/","title":{"rendered":"Anastelb &#8211; Anastrozole uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n1 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;<br>Anastrozole<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Anastelb is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb contains a substance called anastrozole.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;aromatase inhibitors&#8221;.&nbsp;Anastelb is used to treat breast cancer in women who have passed menopause.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb works by reducing the amount of a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;called&nbsp;estrogen, which is formed in the body.&nbsp;It does this by blocking a natural substance (an&nbsp;enzyme&nbsp;) in the body called &#8220;aromatase&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole contained in Anastelb may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to anastrozole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you are pregnant or breast-feeding (see section \u201cPregnancy and breast-feeding\u201d).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Anastelb if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastelb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastelb<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are still menstruating and have not passed menopause<\/li><li>if you are taking a medicine that contains tamoxifen or medicines that contain&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;(see section \u201cOther medicines and Anastelb\u201d)<\/li><li>if you have ever had a condition that affects the strength of your skeleton (&nbsp;osteoporosis, ie osteoporosis)<\/li><li>if you have liver or kidney problems.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastelb if you are not sure if any of the above apply to you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your healthcare provider that you are taking Anastelb if you visit a hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.&nbsp;This also applies to over-the-counter medicines and herbal medicines.&nbsp;This is because Anastelb can affect the way some other medicines work, and some medicines can affect Anastelb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Anastelb if you are already taking any of the following medicines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certain drugs used to treat breast cancer (selective estrogen receptor modulators), e.g.&nbsp;medicines containing tamoxifen.&nbsp;This is because these medicines can prevent Anastelb from working properly.<\/li><li>Drugs that contain&nbsp;estrogen, such as hormone replacement therapy (&nbsp;HRT&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if this applies to you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A drug called an &#8220;LHRH analog&#8221;.&nbsp;These include&nbsp;gonadorelin, buserelin, goserelin, leuprorelin, and triptorelin.&nbsp;These drugs are used to treat breast cancer, certain gynecological diseases (gynecological conditions), and&nbsp;infertility.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Anastelb if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.&nbsp;Discontinue treatment with Anastelb and consult a doctor if you become pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines.&nbsp;However, some people may sometimes feel weak or sleepy when taking Anastelb.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if this happens to you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.&nbsp;One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;Descriptions of these effects and&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;can be found in other sections.&nbsp;Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anastelb contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one tablet once a day.<\/li><li>Try to take the tablet at the same time each day.<\/li><li>Swallow the tablet whole with water.<\/li><li>It does not matter if you take Anastelb before, with, or after food.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to take Anastelb for as long as your doctor tells you.&nbsp;It is a long-term treatment and you may need to take it for several years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb should not be given to children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, just take your next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;(two&nbsp;doses&nbsp;at the same time) to compensate for a missed&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking your tablets unless your doctor tells you to.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Anastelb can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>hot flashes<\/li><li>nausea<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>pain or stiffness in the joints<\/li><li>inflammation&nbsp;of the joints (&nbsp;arthritis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>impotence<\/li><li>bone loss (&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects 1 to 10 users in 100)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>loss of appetite<\/li><li>elevated or high levels of a fatty substance called&nbsp;cholesterol&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;This can be seen in a blood test<\/li><li>somnolence<\/li><li>carpal tunnel syndrome&nbsp;(tingling, pain, cold, and weakness in parts of the hand)<\/li><li>tickling \/ stinging sensation or numbness in the skin, lost\/weakened sense of taste.<\/li><li>diarrhea<\/li><li>nausea (vomiting)<\/li><li>altered blood tests that show how your liver works<\/li><li>sparser hair growth (hair loss)<\/li><li>allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) involving the face, lips, or tongue<\/li><li>skeletal pain<\/li><li>vaginal&nbsp;dryness<\/li><li>vaginal&nbsp;bleeding (usually during the first weeks of treatment &#8211; talk to a doctor if the bleeding continues)<\/li><li>muscle pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>changes in certain blood tests that show how your liver works (gamma-GT and&nbsp;bilirubin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>liver inflammation (&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>hives (&nbsp;urticaria&nbsp;)<\/li><li>trigger finger (a condition in which a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position)<\/li><li>increased amounts of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;If you experience nausea, vomiting, and thirst, you should talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, as you may need blood tests.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>a rare type of skin inflammation that can cause red spots on the skin or blisters<\/li><li>skin rash caused by hypersensitivity (&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;or other types of hypersensitivity)<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the small blood vessels, which causes red or purple discoloration of the skin.&nbsp;Very rare symptoms of joint, stomach, and kidney pain may occur;&nbsp;this is called &#8220;Enoch-Sch\u00f6nlein&#8217;s purple&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(affects less than 1 user in 10,000)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>an extremely serious skin reaction with sores or blisters on the skin.&nbsp;This is called &#8220;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&#8221;.<\/li><li>allergic reactions (hypersensitivity) with throat swelling that may make it difficult to swallow or breathe.&nbsp;This is called &#8220;angioedema&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of these affect you, call an ambulance, or see a doctor immediately.&nbsp;You may need&nbsp;urgent&nbsp;medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effects on the skeleton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole reduces the levels of a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;called&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;in your body.&nbsp;This can reduce the mineral content of your skeleton.&nbsp;Your skeleton may become weaker and more easily affected by&nbsp;fractures.&nbsp;Your doctor will manage these risks according to treatment guidelines for the care of bone health in women who have passed menopause.&nbsp;Talk to your doctor about these risks and different treatment options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Anastelb<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.&nbsp;Store your tablets in a safe place where children can not see or get hold of them.&nbsp;Your tablets can damage them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store the tablets in the original package.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is anastrozole.&nbsp;One film-coated tablet contains 1 mg of anastrozole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Other ingredients are:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tablet core:&nbsp;<\/em>lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, sodium starch glycolate (type A), povidone K25, magnesium stearate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Film coating:<\/em>&nbsp;hypromellose, macrogol 6000, cottonseed oil, hydrated,&nbsp;starch, pregelatinized modified (origin: maize), titanium dioxide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb 1 mg are white, round, film-coated tablets imprinted with &#8216;A1&#8217; on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastelb 1 mg film-coated tablets are available in the following packs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>28, 30, 50, 90, 98, 100 film-coated tablets<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all packaging may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Arzneimittel AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastr.&nbsp;2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other manufacturers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Haupt Pharma M\u00fcnster GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schleebr\u00fcggenkamp 15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48159 M\u00fcnster<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADApharm GmbH<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stadastr.&nbsp;2-18<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>61118 Bad Vilbel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Germany<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Centrafarm Services BV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New Donk 9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4879 AC Etten Leur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Netherlands<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clonmel Healthcare Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Waterford Road, Clonmel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Co.&nbsp;Tipperary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ireland<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Local representative<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>STADA Nordic ApS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marielundvej 46A<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2730 Herlev<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anastelb contains a substance called anastrozole. 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