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Aritoz is a medication used in the treatment of breast cancer, specifically for postmenopausal women. It is an aromatase inhibitor, which works by lowering estrogen levels in the body to help prevent the growth of certain types of breast cancer.
Aritoz tablets are primarily used for: Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Aritoz is indicated as a first-line treatment for postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer. It helps to reduce the recurrence of breast cancer after surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. Adjuvant Therapy It is used as adjuvant therapy to prevent the recurrence of early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Neoadjuvant Therapy In some cases, Aritoz may be used before surgery to shrink tumors.
Aritoz works by inhibiting aromatase, an enzyme responsible for converting androgens into estrogens. Since estrogen can promote the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer, reducing its levels slows or stops the growth of these cancers.
Aritoz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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Is the use of Aritoz safe for pregnant women?
Aritoz shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Aritoz safe during breastfeeding?
Aritoz should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Aritoz on the Kidneys?
Aritoz may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Aritoz on the Liver?
Aritoz can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Aritoz on the Heart?
Aritoz may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Aritoz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aritoz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aritoz habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Aritoz is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Aritoz will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Aritoz is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aritoz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aritoz
There is no information on the effects of taking Aritoz with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aritoz
Information about the interaction of Aritoz and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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