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About Alstar Tablet
Alstar Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.
Alstar Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Alstar Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Alstar Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.
Take Alstar Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not hesitate to talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Alstar Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Alstar Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Alstar Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alstar Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Alstar Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alstar Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Alstar Tablet to rule out any side effects.
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Alstar Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Alstar Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Alstar Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Alstar Tablet prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Alstar Tablet helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.
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Do not take Alstar Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or have not yet gone through menopause (still getting your periods). To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Alstar Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Alstar Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Alstar Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alstar Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Alstar Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alstar Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Alstar Tablet to rule out any side effects.
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Do not stop taking Alstar Tablet on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty while taking Alstar Tablet .
Alstar Tablet may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Alstar Tablet .
Alstar Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. However, it is not very common. If you gain weight, eat a low-calorie diet (low-calorie) and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
Yes, Alstar Tablet commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Alstar Tablet . These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then inform your doctor of another alternative medicine to avoid harm to hair.
Alstar Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. Take it correctly as recommended by your doctor. Take Alstar Tablet with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet.
Alstar Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Alstar Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Alstar Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumors (cancer cells) in other body parts.
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), fatty tissue, or fibrous connective tissue within the breast. The tumour cells invade other healthy breast cells and travel to lymph nodes, a primary pathway for the cancer cells to move to other parts of the body. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size, or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm.
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