Femistra 1mg Tablet

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  • Contains / Salt: Anastrozole (1 mg)

Femistra 1mg Tablet

10 Tablet in 1 Strip
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  • Contains / Salt: Anastrozole (1 mg)
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Femistra Information

Femistra is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The optimal dosage of Femistra is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Femistra can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Femistra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Femistra has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Femistra related warnings talks about Femistra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Femistra contraindications section.

Additionally, Femistra may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Femistra, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.



Femistra Benefits & Uses

Femistra is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Femistra Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Breast Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given till tumor progression
Geriatric
  • Disease: Breast Cancer
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 1 daily
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: For postmenopausal women, given till tumor progression

Femistra Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Femistra safe for pregnant women?


    Femistra can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

    Severe
  • Is the use of Femistra safe during breastfeeding?


    Taking Femistra may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Femistra should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

    Severe
  • What is the effect of Femistra on the Kidneys?


    Very few cases of side effects of Femistra on kidney have been reported.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Femistra on the Liver?


    You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Femistra. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate
  • What is the effect of Femistra on the Heart?


    You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Femistra. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

    Moderate


Severe Interaction of Femistra with Other Drugs

Femistra should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Femistra Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femistra unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Femistra

  • Is this Femistra habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Femistra has not been reported.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Femistra does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Femistra is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Femistra is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Femistra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Femistra


    There is no information on the effects of taking Femistra with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

    Unknown
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Femistra


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Femistra and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arimidex® (anastrozole)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 314-315

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 162-163



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