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Armotraz Tablet
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Product introduction
Armotraz Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.
Armotraz Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Armotraz Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Uses of Armotraz Tablet
Benefits of Armotraz Tablet
In Breast cancer
Armotraz Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.
Side effects of Armotraz Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Armotraz
- Hot flashes
- Nausea
- Osteoporosis
- Skin rash
- Weakness
How to use Armotraz Tablet
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. Armotraz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Armotraz Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Armotraz 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.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Armotraz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Armotraz Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Armotraz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Armotraz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Armotraz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Armotraz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Limited information is available on the use of Armotraz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Quick tips
- Armotraz Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
- 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 Armotraz Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Phenylpropane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
abcde
Action Class
Aromatase inhibitor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Armotraz Tablet
Once A Day
89%
Twice A Day
6%
Twice A Week
4%
Alternate Day
2%
What are you using Armotraz Tablet for?
Breast cancer
68%
Others
32%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
37%
Poor
37%
Average
26%
What were the side-effects while using Armotraz Tablet?
Nausea
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Headache
25%
Skin rash
25%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Armotraz Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Armotraz Tablet on price
Not Expensive
83%
Average
17%
FAQs
Q. Does Armotraz Tablet cause weight gain?
Yes, Armotraz Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking Armotraz Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.
Q. Does Armotraz Tablet cause hair loss?
Yes, Armotraz Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of Armotraz Tablet. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.
Q. Why do bodybuilders use Armotraz Tablet?
Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Armotraz Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take Armotraz Tablet.
Q. Can Armotraz Tablet be taken at night?
Armotraz Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.
Q. While on Armotraz Tablet how should patients be monitored?
While you are taking Armotraz Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to Armotraz Tablet treatment.
Q. In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Armotraz Tablet?
You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Armotraz Tablet.
Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Armotraz Tablet?
The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Armotraz Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.
Q. Which medicines should not be used with Armotraz Tablet?
Armotraz Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Armotraz Tablet. The working of Armotraz Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.
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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Armotraz Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Armotraz Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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