Arimidex 1 mg Orifarm Filmtabletten

Description

Arimidex (anastrozole) is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Arimidex is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox). Arimidex is available in generic form.

What Are Side Effects of Arimidex?

Common side effects of Arimidex include:

• constipation,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upset stomach,
• loss of appetite,
• body aches and pains (back pain, bone pain, joint pain or stiffness),
• breast swelling/tenderness/pain,
• headache,
• dry mouth,
• scratchy or sore throat,
• increased cough,
• dizziness,
• trouble sleeping (insomnia),
• tiredness,
• weakness,
• flushing and sweating (hot flashes/hot flushes),
• vaginal bleeding,
• hair thinning,
• weight changes,
• depression,
• mood changes,
• problems with your fingers while gripping, or
• numbness, tingling, cold feeling, or weakness in your hand or wrist.

Dosage for Arimidex

The dose of Arimidex is one 1 mg tablet taken once a day. For patients with advanced breast cancer, the medication should be continued until tumor progression.