Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s

Since Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s decreases the amount of estrogen in the body, it slows down or stops the growth of certain specific cancer cells which need estrogen to grow.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s

• Hypersensitivity severe
• Shortness of breath severe
• Chest pain severe
• Hot flushes
• Increased sweating
• Mental depression severe
• Bone and joint pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Swelling of ankles or feet severe
• Difficult or painful urination severe

Uses of Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s

What is it prescribed for?

• Breast cancer

  This medicine is used in the treatment of early stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women and in women who have been treated with tamoxifen for 2 to 3 years without much clinical response.

When not to use?

• Reduction in bone mineral density (BMD)

  This medicine may decrease bone mineral density (BMD). The bone mineral density should be assessed prior to initiating the treatment. Routine monitoring of BMD, appropriate corrective measures, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Vitamin D deficiency

  Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s may cause vitamin D deficiency. The level of 25-hydroxy vitamin D should be assessed prior to initiating the treatment. Routine monitoring of vitamin D levels, appropriate corrective measures, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

• Co-administration with estrogen containing products

  This medicine is not recommended for use along with estrogen containing products since these products may alter the effects of the medicine and vice versa.

• Use in premenopausal women

  This medicine is not indicated for use in premenopausal women.

• Sports

  Use of this medicine during sports events is prohibited by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Use Aromasin tablet 25 mg 15’s only for the conditions specified by the doctor. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts than prescribed or share this medicine with others. Report to the doctor all your medical conditions and current medicines including herbs and supplements before starting treatment with this medicine. Report any undesired effects or lack of improvement to the doctor on priority. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

• To be taken after food
• To be taken as instructed by doctor
• May cause sleepiness

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