Qubol 1 mg Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects...

Qubol 1mg Anastrozole)

Qubol (Anastrozole), brand name arimidex, is a nonst***dal aromatase inhibitor which inhibits the production of estrogen in post-menopausal women. It is most frequently prescribed to combat or prevent certain types of breast cancers which thrive on estrogen. By lowering estrogen levels in the body, these cancers are unable to grow and spread. Qubol (Anastrozole) may be used as a preventative measure in women at high risk of developing breast cancer, to prevent cancer growth in the other breast, or to treat early or advanced stages of existing cancer. It is frequently used in conjunction with other medications, as an adjuvant treatment, or when other medications have failed to produce results.

Uses    

Qubol use (Anastrozole) is used in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It is also used in the treatment of advanced (that has spread within the breast or to other parts of the body) breast cancer in post-menopausal women previously treated with drug tamoxifen.

Dosage

• Missed Dose

If a dose of Qubol 1 mg dosage Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interaction

Qubol tablet drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions - Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

• EstradiolMODERATE
• TamoxifenMODERATE
• ThalidomideSEVERE

Adverse effects and warnings:

Qubol effects (Anastrozole) is for post-menopausal women and certain pre-menopausal women only. It is not for use by men or children. It is harmful to unborn and babies. A pregnancy test may be required before this medication is prescribed.
In some patients Qubol (Anastrozole) may decrease bone density, increasing the risk of fractures and breaks. Depending on patient history and condition, frequent bone density tests may be requested.
Side effects are rare, usually mild, and may stop after the body has adjusted to treatment. If side effects persist, are severe, or worsen, a physician should be consulted:

• Headache
• Hot flashes
• Sweating
• Stomachache, nausea or vomiting
• Loss of appetite
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Depression
• Insomnia
• Vaginal dryness, irritation or bleeding
• Heartburn
• Dry mouth
• Hair thinning

More serious side effects warrant immediate medical attention:

• Chest pain
• Painful or urgent urination
• Vision changes
• Yellowing of skin or eyes
• Pain in the upper right of the stomach
• Difficulty breathing
• Skin lesions or ulcers
• Rash, hives, itching or other symptoms of an allergic reaction