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Femistra Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Femistra Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
Femistra Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Composition :

ANASTROZOLE-1MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

Therapeutic Class

CHEMOTHERAPY

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Other Info - FEM0024

FAQs

Do not stop taking Femistra Tablet on your own. Depending on your medical condition, you are advised to take Femistra Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty while taking Femistra Tablet .

Femistra Tablet may cause osteoporosis (bone thinning) due to the reduction of estrogen in the body. Regular bone density tests may help you monitor osteoporosis. Contact your doctor if you observe any sign of tendon pain or swelling while taking Femistra Tablet .

Femistra Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. However, it is not very common. If you gain weight, eat a low-calorie diet (low-calorie) and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.

Yes, Femistra Tablet commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Femistra Tablet . These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, then inform your doctor of another alternative medicine to avoid harm to hair.

Femistra Tablet can be taken at any time of the day. Take it correctly as recommended by your doctor. Take Femistra Tablet with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet.

Femistra 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, Femistra Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Femistra Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumors (cancer cells) in other body parts.

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Alcohol

Caution

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking Femistra Tablet to avoid unpleasant side effects. Alcohol intake, along with Femistra Tablet , may cause increased drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Femistra Tablet should not be used during pregnancy because it causes harm to the fetus (newborn baby). Please discuss with your doctor any concerns regarding this.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Femistra Tablet should not be taken during breastfeeding as it passes into the breastmilk and may harm the nursing baby. It is contraindicated in breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Unsafe

Femistra Tablet may cause dizziness and drowsiness; do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel dizzy.

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Liver

Caution

Please inform the doctor if you have a history or evidence of any liver-related diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Kidney

Caution

Please inform the doctor if you have a history or evidence of any kidney-related diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing them.

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Children

Unsafe

Femistra Tablet should not be used by children, as efficacy and safety have not been established.

Product Substitutes

Reference

  1. https://www.ciplamed.com/content/armotraz-tablets#:~:text=Anastrozole%20is%20a%20potent%20and,enzyme%20complex%20in%20peripheral%20tissues.
  2. https://www.drugs.com/food-interactions/anastrozole.html
  3. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1555/anastrozole-oral/details

About Femistra Tablet

Femistra 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.

Femistra 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, Femistra Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Femistra Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

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

Uses of Femistra Tablet

Breast cancer

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Medicinal Benefits

Femistra Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Femistra 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. Femistra Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Femistra Tablet prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Femistra Tablet helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Femistra Tablet

  • Headache
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain
  • Hot flashes
  • Nausea
  • Skin rashes
  • Osteoporosis
  • Weakness 

Drug Warnings

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

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • THALIDOMIDE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

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

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Consume leafy vegetables, citrus fruits, fatty fish, berries, yoghurt, apples, peaches, cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli, beans, herbs, and spices.
  • Avoid fried, processed meats, refined carbs, and added sugar.
  • Get optimal sleep, and rest well.

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