Aromasi for treatment breast cancer

Aromasin is prescribed for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in women who can no longer have children (postmenopausal) whose disease has gotten worse after treatment with tamoxifen.

The safety and effectiveness of Aromasin in women who can still have children (premenopausal) has not been determined.

General Precautions to take when on Aromasin:

Do not take Aromasin if you are pregnant. Aromasin may cause birth defects or even death to an unborn baby. Aromasin has only been studied in postmenopausal women.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems.

There are some things that you should tell your doctor when taking this medication:

Certain types of medications can interact with Aromasin, tell your doctor what medications you are taking, including those that you take without a prescription. It is important to avoid taking any medications containing estrogen along with Aromasin, because they may interfere with the action of Aromasin.

If you are breastfeeding and accidentally exposed to Aromasin It is important to inform your doctor immediately.

What side effects can you expect when taking Aromasin? (This is only a partial list of side effects reported with Aromasin. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for a complete list of possible side effects and drug interactions..)

Side effects of Aromasin are generally mild to moderate. Side effects can include:

• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Hot flashes
• Pain
• Depression
• Inability to sleep
• Anxiety
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Swelling of arms and legs
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Coughing
• Flu-like symptoms
• High blood pressure
• Constipation

For more detailed information about Aromasin, ask your doctor.

Common Misspelling: arromasin, arrowmasin, aromasan, aorowmasein, aromasein