Femistra 1mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
zydus
Pack of
10 tablet
Salt Composition
Anastrozole
Storage
Keep in cold place
Delivering To:
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Overview
Femistra 1mg tablet is a hormone therapy medication that is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Anastrozole is the generic name of this medication and it is a competitive non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. This medication is strictly prescription-based.
Indication
Breast Cancer
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Description
In many breast cancers, estrogen stimulates the uncontrollable growth of cancerous cells. Aromatase enzyme present mainly in the adrenal glands can convert the androgens to estrogen and this estrogen furthermore influences the cancerous cells. Thus, Femistra is a non-steroidal inhibitor that competitively binds to the aromatase enzyme and stops the production of estrogen. As a result, it inhibits the growth and spreading of the tumor cells.
Side Effects
Most side effects of Femistra 1mg Tabletdo not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Constipation
Diarrhea
Weight gainHeartburn
Loss of appetite
Hair thinning
Tingling of hands and feet
Trouble in sleeping
Dizziness
Chest pain
Swelling of hands
Yellowing of skin and eyes
Vision complications
Vaginal bleeding
How To Use
The doctor prescribes this medicine hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription. Femistra 1mg tablets are taken orally once every day and they can be taken with or without food as advised by the doctor.
Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider in case of an overdose and seek medical attention immediately.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Femistra 1mg tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not take Femistra 1mg tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
If you forget to take a dose of Femistra 1mg tablet consult your doctor. Don’t double up the next dose to cope with the missed one unless your doctor recommends it.
FAQs
Femistra is an anticancer tablet that is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Femistra tablets are taken orally once every day. However, it is advisable to follow the prescription given by the doctor.
It is advisable to store the Femistra tablets at a place below 30°C.
The doctor decides the course of treatment with Femistra depending on the stage of cancer, and the health of the patient.
Femistra 1mg tablet should only be used in post-menopausal women. However, contact the doctor immediately if you have not undergone menopause and have taken the medication.
