Atraz
Atraz Products are primarily used for
About Atraz Products
Uses of Atraz Products
Anastrozole is used in the treatment of breast cancer. It is used with other treatments such as surgery or radiation to treat breast cancer in women who have attained menopause.
Atraz Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Atraz are Headache, Hot flashes, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Nausea1a, Osteoporosis, Skin rash, Weakness.
How Atraz Products work
Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
Patient Concerns about Atraz Products
Frequently asked questions about Atraz Products
Frequently asked questions about Anastrozole
Q. Does Atraz 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Atraz 1mg 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 Atraz 1mg Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.
Q. Does Atraz 1mg Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, Atraz 1mg 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 Atraz 1mg 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.
Q. Why do bodybuilders use Atraz 1mg Tablet?
Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Atraz 1mg 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 Atraz 1mg Tablet.
Q. Can Atraz 1mg Tablet be taken at night?
Atraz 1mg 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.
Q. While on Atraz 1mg Tablet how should patients be monitored?
While you are taking Atraz 1mg 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 Atraz 1mg Tablet treatment.
Q. In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Atraz 1mg 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 Atraz 1mg Tablet.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Atraz 1mg Tablet?
The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Atraz 1mg 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.
Q. Which medicines should not be used with Atraz 1mg Tablet?
Atraz 1mg Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Atraz 1mg Tablet. The working of Atraz 1mg Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.
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