Anacan Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.

Anacan Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.

Uses of Anacan Tablet

Breast cancer

Benefits of Anacan Tablet

In Breast cancer

Anacan Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

Side effects of Anacan Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anacan

Hot flashes
Nausea
Osteoporosis
Skin rash
Weakness

How to use Anacan Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anacan Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anacan Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Anacan Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Anacan Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Anacan Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Anacan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Anacan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Anacan Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Anacan Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Anacan Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Anacan Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

Anacan Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Take it at the same time everyday.
It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome, take it after meal.
Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
Do not take Anacan Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropane Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Aromatase inhibitor

Patient concerns

If any symtom of brest cancer if have whats the cure

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

First is confirmation of breast cancerChance of cure depends on stage of cancer

BREAST CANCER , PET REPORT SAYS INFECTION IN SKELETON.

Dr. Sanjay Singh Rai

Medical Oncology and Hematology

Metastatic breast cancer, send me previous treatment details

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FAQs

Does Anacan Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Anacan Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking Anacan Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.

Does Anacan Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, Anacan Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of Anacan Tablet. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.

Why do bodybuilders use Anacan Tablet?

Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Anacan Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take Anacan Tablet.

Can Anacan Tablet be taken at night?

Anacan Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.

While on Anacan Tablet how should patients be monitored?

While you are taking Anacan Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to Anacan Tablet treatment.

In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Anacan Tablet?

You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Anacan Tablet.

What is the most important information that I should know about Anacan Tablet?

The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Anacan Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.

Which medicines should not be used with Anacan Tablet?

Anacan Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Anacan Tablet. The working of Anacan Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.

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