Breast cancer

In Breast cancer Antreol 1mg 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.

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. Antreol 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Antreol 1mg 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.Antreol 1mg Tablet belong to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body. It should be taken with or without food but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes nausea rashes joint pain osteoporosis and weakness. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking this medicine tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.

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. Antreol 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Antreol 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Antreol 1mg 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 <p> Antreol 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Antreol 1mg Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Antreol 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Antreol 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Antreol 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Antreol 1mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Antreol 1mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Antreol 1mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Antreol 1mg Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n

Chemical Class :: Phenylpropane Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class :: Aromatase inhibitor

Breast cancer

Hot flashes | Nausea | Osteoporosis | Skin rash | Weakness

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

UNSAFE

CAUTION

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Q. Does Antreol 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.| Q. Does Antreol 1mg Tablet cause hair loss?::: Yes Antreol 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 Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet?::: Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet.| Q. Can Antreol 1mg Tablet be taken at night?::: Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet how should patients be monitored?::: While you are taking Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet treatment.| Q. In what situations should I contact my doctor while taking Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet.| Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Antreol 1mg Tablet?::: The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Antreol 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 Antreol 1mg Tablet?::: Antreol 1mg Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Antreol 1mg Tablet. The working of Antreol 1mg Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills estrogen creams vaginal rings and vaginal suppositories.