How Does Anastronat 1mg Work

Anastronat 1mg (by Natco) contains the active ingredient Anastrozole, which is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. It is primarily used in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Benefits Of Anastronat

Primary benefit is lowering the risk of breast cancer returning after surgery, radiation, or initial therapy. In advanced or metastatic breast cancer, Anastronat can shrink tumors and slow disease progression by depriving cancer cells of estrogen.

Often used as adjuvant therapy after tamoxifen or on its own.

The most common side effects of Anastronat 1mg are
• Hot flashes
• Joint pain or stiffness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Headache
• one thinning or osteoporosis with long-term use

Other side effects of Anastronat 1mg can include
• Bone thinning (osteoporosis)
• Increased risk of fractures
• Muscle pain or weakness
• High blood pressure (hypertension)
• Increased risk of blood clots
• Increased risk of heart disease or chest pain (angina)
• welling in hands/feet (peripheral edema)
• Headache

Who Should Not Take Anastronat 1mg

1. Premenopausal Women
• Not effective because estrogen is still produced by the ovaries in premenopausal women.
• May actually stimulate ovulation and hormone activity.
2. Pregnant or Breastfeeding Women
• Category X drug: Known to cause harm to the fetus.
• Should never be used during pregnancy or lactation.
3. People with Severe Allergies to Anastrozole
• Anyone with a known hypersensitivity to Anastrozole or any of its ingredients should avoid it.
4. Patients with Osteoporosis or Low Bone Density
• Anastronat can worsen bone thinning and increase fracture risk.
• Alternative therapies or bone-protecting agents may be needed.
5. Severe Liver Disease
• Anastrozole is metabolized in the liver.
• Use with caution or avoid in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment.
6. Uncontrolled Heart Disease
• May increase risk of cardiovascular events (e.g., chest pain, heart attack), especially in high-risk patients.
7. Concurrent Use of Estrogen Therapy
• Estrogen-containing products counteract the effect of Anastrozole.
• Patients should discontinue any hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

How To Take Anastronat 1mg

Anastronat 1mg is taken as a tablet once a day. It can be taken with or without food. Just take a plain glass of water and swallow the tablet with water at once.
Do not chew or break the Anastronat tablet in half as it can reduce the effectiveness of medicine.