Accord Anastrozole 1 mg FC Tablets
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Dosage (summary)
1 mg tablet once daily for adults and elderly.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Tamoxifen
- Estrogen-containing therapies
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to anastrozole
- Pre-menopausal women
- Severe renal impairment
- Pregnant and lactating women
- Moderate or severe hepatic disease
Common side effects
- Headache
- Hot flushes
- Nausea
- Rash
- Arthralgia
Counselling Points
- Monitor bone health regularly.
- Avoid pregnancy during treatment.
- Report any unusual symptoms.
Serious warnings
- May reduce bone mineral density, increasing fracture risk.
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