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Composition :

ANASTROZOLE-1MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Altrol 1mg Tablet

Altrol 1mg 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.

Altrol 1mg 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, Altrol 1mg Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Altrol 1mg Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Altrol 1mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Altrol 1mg 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 Altrol 1mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Altrol 1mg Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Altrol 1mg Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Altrol 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Altrol 1mg Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Altrol 1mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Altrol 1mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Altrol 1mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Altrol 1mg Tablet

Breast cancer

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Altrol 1mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Altrol 1mg 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. Altrol 1mg Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Altrol 1mg Tablet prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Altrol 1mg Tablet helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Altrol 1mg 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 Altrol 1mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Altrol 1mg Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Altrol 1mg Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Altrol 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Altrol 1mg Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Altrol 1mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Altrol 1mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Altrol 1mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Consume leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs, and spices.
  • Avoid fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep, and rest well.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

CHEMOTHERAPY

FAQs

Do not stop taking Altrol 1mg Tablet on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Altrol 1mg 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 Altrol 1mg Tablet.

Altrol 1mg 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 Altrol 1mg Tablet.

Altrol 1mg 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, Altrol 1mg 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 Altrol 1mg 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.

Altrol 1mg Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. Take it correctly as recommended by your doctor. Take Altrol 1mg Tablet with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet.

Altrol 1mg 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, Altrol 1mg Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Altrol 1mg Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumors (cancer cells) in other body parts.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THALIDOMIDE

Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure body density before, during, and after the treatment as the Altrol 1mg Tablet may cause bone thinning due to the reduction of estrogen in the body.
  • Altrol 1mg Tablet should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Altrol 1mg Tablet.

Disease/Condition Glossary

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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