Anacan Tablet

Short Description

Anacan Tablet is used to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women and as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Anacan Tablet belongs to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body. It should be taken with or without food but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anacan Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Anacan Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering 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.

Take it at the same time every day It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you. Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome take it after meal. Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements if needed. Do not take Anacan Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.