Azelon 1mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.

Azelon 1mg Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Azelon 1mg Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Azelon 1mg Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Azelon 1mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Azelon 1mg Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not hesitate to talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Azelon 1mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Azelon 1mg Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Azelon 1mg Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Azelon 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Azelon 1mg Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Azelon 1mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Azelon 1mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Azelon 1mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.

Azelon 1mg Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Azelon 1mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Azelon 1mg Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Azelon 1mg Tablet prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Azelon 1mg Tablet helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.

Do not take Azelon 1mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or have not yet gone through menopause (still getting your periods). To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Azelon 1mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Azelon 1mg Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Azelon 1mg Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Azelon 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Azelon 1mg Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Azelon 1mg Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Azelon 1mg Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Azelon 1mg Tablet to rule out any side effects.

• Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure body density before, during, and after the treatment as the Azelon 1mg Tablet may cause bone thinning due to the reduction of estrogen in the body.
• Azelon 1mg Tablet should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Azelon 1mg Tablet.