Cancer Drugs

Adriamycin
ALIMTA
anandron
ANASTROZOLE
anzemet
arimidex
aromasin
asparaginase
azacitidine
Azithromycin
Aztreonam
Carboplatin
Cinacalcet
CISPLATIN
Cladribine
Cyclophosphamide
CYTARABINE

AROMASIN

AROMASIN is very effective to treat the early stages of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This drug is available in the form of tablets. A 25 mg tablet of AROMASIN is recommended by the health care providers to treat early and advanced breast cancer. This medication should be continued in the absence of contralateral or recurrence breast cancer. Patients can take it with food once a day. It is very necessary to taking this medicine exactly as directed by the health care providers.

What are the side effects of Aromasin?

  • Fast breathing
  • Headache
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Hot flashes
  • Painful muscles and joints
  • Tiredness
  • Problems in sleeping
  • Gain body weight
  • Unusual sweating and dizziness

Other side effects of Aromasin may include:

  • Swelling
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea

If someone has serious side effects such as numbness or tingling of feet or hands, changes in mood, fever, anxiety, painful wrists and depression, consult the doctor as soon as possible.

Precautions

Before taking this medicine, consult the doctor about medical history, especially of bone problems such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, high blood fats, liver problems, high blood pressure and heart problems.

This medication is not prescribed by the doctor for pregnancy lady, due to the high risk of harm to an unborn baby. Patients should also consult the doctor about taking the medication in case of breast-feeding a baby.

 
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