Anastrozole (Ascent) TM
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Active ingredients: anastrozole
Pack: Anastrozole (Ascent) 1 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ANASTROZOLE-ASCENT anastrozole 1 mg film-coated tablet blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
First line treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with oestrogen/progesterone receptor positive disease. Treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy. Patients with oestrogen receptor negative disease and patients who have not responded to previous tamoxifen therapy rarely respond to ANASTROZOLE-ASCENT.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, round, biconvex film coated tablet engraved with the letters "A 1" on one side and plain on the other
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 Tablets pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient anastrozole
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems