{"id":5461,"date":"2020-12-18T14:47:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-18T14:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5461"},"modified":"2021-07-26T07:05:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T07:05:50","slug":"anastrozole-sandoz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/anastrozole-sandoz\/","title":{"rendered":"Anastrozole Sandoz &#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 Sandoz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Sandoz contains a substance called anastrozole.&nbsp;It belongs to a group of medicines called &#8220;aromatase inhibitors&#8221;.&nbsp;Anastrozole Sandoz is used to treating breast cancer in menopausal women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Sandoz works by reducing the amount of a&nbsp;hormone&nbsp;called&nbsp;estrogen, 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;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole contained in Anastrozole Sandoz 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\">What you need to know before you take Anastrozole Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not take Anastrozole Sandoz<\/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 Sandoz if any of the above apply to you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Anastrozole Sandoz.<br><\/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 Anastrozole Sandoz<\/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 containing tamoxifen or medicines containing&nbsp;estrogen&nbsp;(see section \u201cOther medicines and Anastrozole Sandoz\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 Sandoz if you are not sure if any of the above applies to you.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your healthcare provider that you are taking Anastrozole Sandoz if you go to a hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Anastrozole Sandoz<\/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 is because Anastrozole Sandoz may affect the way some other medicines work, and some medicines may affect Anastrozole Sandoz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Anastrozole Sandoz 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 may prevent Anastrozole Sandoz from working properly.<\/li><li>Drugs that contain&nbsp;estrogen, such as hormone replacement therapy (&nbsp;HRT&nbsp;). Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice if this applies to you.<\/li><\/ul>\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;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 and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take Anastrozole Sandoz if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.&nbsp;If you become pregnant, stop taking Anastrozole Sandoz and talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Sandoz 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 Sandoz.&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 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\">Anastrozole Sandoz contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;per tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anastrozole Sandoz contains&nbsp;lactose, which is a type of sugar.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to take Anastrozole Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take 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 Sandoz before, with, or after food.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Continue to take Anastrozole Sandoz 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>Anastrozole Sandoz should not be given to children and adolescents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Anastrozole Sandoz<\/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 taking Anastrozole Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not stop taking the 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<strong>.<\/strong><\/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.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Anastrozole Sandoz<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>seek&nbsp;emergency&nbsp;care<\/strong>&nbsp;if you experience any of the following serious but very rare side effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A&nbsp;<strong>very severe skin reaction<\/strong>&nbsp;with sores or blisters on the skin.&nbsp;This is called &#8220;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&#8221;.<\/li><li>Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions with swelling in the throat that may cause&nbsp;difficulty swallowing or breathing.&nbsp;This is called &#8220;angioedema&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Very common&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect more than 1&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>user in&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>10&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>)<\/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>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;<\/strong><strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>)<\/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>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>Bleeding from&nbsp;the vagina&nbsp;(usually in the first few weeks of treatment &#8211; talk to your doctor if bleeding continues)<\/li><li>Muscle pain.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>)<\/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>Increased levels 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 your blood may need to be tested.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>)<\/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>Effects on the skeleton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anastrozole Sandoz 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 Anastrozole Sandoz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the blister pack\/jar and carton after EXP.&nbsp;or EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>ALU \/ PVC blister:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No special storage instructions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>HDPE jar:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1 film-coated tablet contains 1 mg of anastrozole.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are:&nbsp;<br>Tablet core:&nbsp;<br>lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium&nbsp;starch glycolate&nbsp;(type A), magnesium stearate,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, hydroxypropyl cellulose&nbsp;<br>Tablet coating:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Opadry II white:&nbsp;lactose&nbsp;monohydrate, hypromellose, macrogol 4000, titanium dioxide (E171).<\/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>White, round, and biconvex film-coated tablet marked with \u201cA1\u201d on one side.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The film-coated tablets are packed in blister cards of ALU \/ PVC inserted in a carton or in HDPE jars with PP screw caps.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters: 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 98, 100 film-coated tablets<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can: 7, 10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 84, 90, 98, 100 film-coated tablets<br><\/p>\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><strong>Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sandoz A \/ S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edvard Thomsens Vej 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2300 Copenhagen S<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Denmark<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Salutas Pharma GmbH, Otto-von-Guericke-Allee 1, 39179 Barleben, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anastrozole Sandoz contains a substance called anastrozole. 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