Altraz 14TAB

What is an Altraz Tablet?

Altraz contains salt called Anastrozole. It belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral drugs. It is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Its function is to lower the estradiol ( medication of a female hormone) concentration in the blood which slows down the tumor growth and size. 

What is the Anastrozole drug used for?

Anastrozole is sold under the brand name Arimidex. It is manufactured by Alkem Laboratories Limited. Anastrozole is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. This medicine is used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Anastrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.

What is breast cancer?

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, second only to skin cancer. It’s most likely to affect women over the age of 50. 

The breast is the tissue, overlying the chest muscles. Women’s breasts are made of specialized tissue that produces milk as well as fatty tissue. The amount of fat determines the size of the breast. The milk-producing part of the breast is organized into 15 to 20 sections called lobes. The ducts connect and come together into larger ducts, which exit the skin in the nipple. The dark area of skin surrounding the nipple is called the areola.

How does breast cancer develop?

Breast cancer develops in your breast tissue. It occurs when breast cells change and grow out of control, creating a mass of tissue called a tumor. Breast cancer can conquer and grow into the tissue surrounding your breast. It can travel to other parts of your body and form new tumors. When this stage happens, it is called cancerous.

What are the signs and symptoms of breast cancer?

Breast cancer symptoms can vary for each person. Possible signs of breast cancer include:

1. A change in the size, shape, or texture of the breast.
2. A mass or lump may feel as small as a pea.
3. A lump or thickening in or near your breast or in your underarm that persists through your menstrual cycle
4. A change in the look or feel of your skin on your breast or nipple
5. Redness of your skin on the breast or nipple
6. A blood stain or clear fluid discharge from your nipple.

Altraz Tablet is taken orally before or after a meal. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. If these side effects become serious, you consult your doctor. Your doctor can prevent and give you relief from the side effects and makes you feel better.

Benefits of Altraz Tablet

• In the treatment of Breast cancer

Altraz Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the nipple, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works to change 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 cancer to stop its growth. 

Side effects of Altraz Tablet 

There are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need doctor attention. If you observe any side effects become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

Headache

Hot flushes

Nausea

Skin rash

Musculoskeletal bone

Muscle or joint pain 

Weakness

How is the Altraz Tablet taken?

 Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does the Altraz Tablet work?

This medication is an aromatase inhibitor. It works to lower 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.