Anaday Tablet

Short Description

Anaday 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

Anaday 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.

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. Anaday Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

hot flushes nausea rashes joint pain osteoporosis weakness

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Anaday Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Anaday Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Anaday Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Anaday 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 everyday. 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 Anaday Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.