Femistra Tablet (Anastrozole 1mg)

Femistra Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.

Femistra Tablet 10’s works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Femistra Tablet 10’s prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Femistra Tablet 10’s helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading the tumors (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Femistra Tablet 10’s as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Femistra Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not be hesitant to talk with your doctor if you experience any of these side-effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually continue taking Femistra Tablet 10’s for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Femistra Tablet 10’s midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Femistra Tablet 10’s if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high level of cholesterol, severe liver, or kidney disease. Avoid taking Femistra Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Femistra Tablet 10’s causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Femistra Tablet 10’s should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Femistra Tablet 10’s as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Femistra Tablet 10’s to rule out any side-effects.

Breast cancer

Femistra Tablet 10’s belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Femistra Tablet 10’s is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Femistra Tablet 10’s works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in the production of estrogens. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth, so blocking the enzyme Femistra Tablet 10’s prevents cancer cell’s growth. Thereby, Femistra Tablet 10’s helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading the tumors to other body parts.

Take Femistra Tablet 10’s with or without food. Do not chew or break the tablet; swallow it with a glass of water. Take Femistra Tablet 10’s at the same time every day. Femistra Tablet 10’s should not be taken unless prescribed by a doctor. Your doctor will advise for how long you need to take Femistra Tablet 10’s based on your medical condition.

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Like all medicines, Femistra Tablet 10’s can also cause side-effects, although not everybody experiences them. Headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness are the common side-effects of Femistra Tablet 10’s. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.