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Anastrozole, sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer.[1] Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.[1] It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk.[1] It is taken by mouth.[1]
Common side effects include hot flushes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea.[1] Severe side effects include an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis.[1] Use during pregnancy is known to harm the baby.[1] Anastrozole is in the aromatase-inhibiting family of medications.[1] It works by blocking the creation of estrogen.[1]
Anastrozole was patented in 1987 and approved for medical use in 1995.[4] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the most effective and safe medicines needed in a health system.[5] Anastrozole is available as a generic medication.[1] The wholesale cost in the developing world is about 1.92 to 30.60 USD a month.[6] In the United States the wholesale cost is about 3.81 USD per month.[7]
