{"id":5459,"date":"2020-12-18T14:46:29","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T14:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5459"},"modified":"2021-07-26T07:06:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:06:01","slug":"anastrozole-teva","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/anastrozole-teva\/","title":{"rendered":"Anastrozole Teva &#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 Anastrozole Teva is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anastrozole Teva contains a substance called anastrozole.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;aromatase inhibitors&#8221;.&nbsp;Anastrozole Teva is used to treat breast cancer in menopausal women.<\/li><li>Anastrozole Teva works by reducing the amount of a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;called&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;, which is produced in the body.&nbsp;It does this by blocking a natural substance (an&nbsp;enzyme&nbsp;) in the body called &#8220;aromatase&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole contained in Anastrozole Teva may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&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\">What you need to know before using Anastrozole Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Anastrozole Teva<\/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 Anastrozole Teva if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastrozole Teva.<\/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 using Anastrozole Teva<\/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 Anastrozole Teva\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 Anastrozole Teva if you are not sure if any of the above applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your healthcare provider that you are taking Anastrozole Teva if you go to the hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Teva should not be given to children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Anastrozole Teva<\/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 Anastrozole Teva may affect the way some other medicines work, and some medicines may affect Anastrozole Teva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Anastrozole Teva 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 Anastrozole Teva 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 any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A drug called an &#8220;LHRH analog&#8221;.&nbsp;This includes&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 and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Teva should not be used if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.&nbsp;If you become pregnant, stop taking Anastrozole Teva and talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Teva is unlikely to affect your ability to drive or use tools or machines.&nbsp;However, some people may sometimes feel weak or drowsy when taking Anastrozole Teva.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if this happens to you.<\/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 increased vigilance.&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;.&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\">Anastrozole Teva contains lactose and sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anastrozole Teva contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anastrozole Teva contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per film-coated tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Anastrozole Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist 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 Anastrozole Teva before, with, or after food.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep taking Anastrozole Teva 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\">If you forget to use Anastrozole Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget to take a&nbsp;dose, just take your next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;as usual.&nbsp;<br>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you stop using Anastrozole Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking your tablets even if you feel well unless your doctor recommends it.<\/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, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1 user in 10)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Hemorrhoids<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Pain or stiffness in the joints<\/li><li>Arthritis (&nbsp;arthritis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Feeling weak<\/li><li>Bone tissue loss (&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/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, weakness in parts of the hand)<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Nausea (vomiting)<\/li><li>Changes in blood tests that show how well your liver is working<\/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 dryness<\/li><li>Vaginal 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;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Changes in some blood tests that show how your liver works (gamma-GT and&nbsp;bilirubin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Inflammation of the liver (&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Trigger finger (a condition in which a finger or thumb gets stuck in a bent position)<\/li><li>The increased amount of&nbsp;calcium&nbsp;in the blood.&nbsp;If you experience nausea, vomiting, and thirst, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist as you may need to take blood samples.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A rare skin inflammation that can include red spots or blisters<\/li><li>Skin rash caused by hypersensitivity (which may be due to an allergic or anaphylactoid reaction)<\/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;(may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people)<\/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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bone effects<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Anastrozole Teva 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.<br><\/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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Anastrozole Teva<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.&nbsp;<br><br>No special storage instructions.<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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is anastrozole.&nbsp;Each film-coated tablet contains 1 mg of anastrozole.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;<br>Tablet core:&nbsp;lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (E572), povidone K-30, sodium starch glycolate type A&nbsp;<br>Coating: hypromellose (E464), macrogol 400 and 6000, and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul>\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<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anastrozole Teva 1 mg film-coated tablets are white to off-white round tablets.&nbsp;One side of the tablet is marked with the number &#8220;93&#8221; and the other side is marked with &#8220;A10&#8221;.<\/li><li>Anastrozole Teva 1 mg film-coated tablets are supplied in blister packs of 1, 14, 20, 28, 30, 30 (3&#215;10), 56, 60, 84, 90, 98, 100 and 300 tablets.&nbsp;Hospital packs of 84 tablets and single-dose packs for hospital use with 10 (10&#215;1) and 50 (50&#215;1) film-coated tablets are also provided.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder and Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva UK Ltd, Eastbourne, United Kingdom<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pharmachemie BV, Haarlem, The Netherlands<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Galien LPS, Sens, France<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company, Debrecen, Hungary<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva Pharmaceutical Works Private Limited Company, G\u00f6d\u00f6ll\u00f6, Hungary<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Teva Czech Industries sro, Opava, Czech Republic<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Merckle GmbH, Blaubeuren, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anastrozole Teva contains a substance called anastrozole. 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