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Arimidex is a type of hormone treatment called an aromatase inhibitor. Unfortunately, pain in the joints (arthralgia) and in the muscles (myalgia) affect many women taking aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer. Anastrozole is also called Arimidex. Many breast cancers are stimulated to grow by the female sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone. These breast cancers are called hormone sensitive or hormone receptor positive and can be treated with drugs that block the effects of these hormones.

Approximately one woman in eight will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. According to the American Cancer Society, an estimated 184,300 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996. It is estimated that about 6% of patients with breast cancer in the United States. have advanced breast cancer.

Arimidex Dosage

For adults, the usual starting dose is 1-milligram tablet and you should be taken once a day. If Arimidex is being used as an initial treatment for advanced breast cancer, you will continue taking the medication until it no longer works against the tumor.

Uses of Arimidex

Anastrozole blocks the use of estrogen by certain types of breast cancer that require estrogen to grow. Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer. Anastrozole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Side Effects of Arimidex

In the early breast cancer clinical trial, the most common side effects seen with ARIMIDEX include hot flashes, joint symptoms, weakness, mood changes, pain, sore throat, nausea and vomiting, depression, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, swelling of arms/legs, and headache.