Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Arimidex as follows:
Renal system side-effects
- Hypercalcemia, secondary to Arimidex use, can result in formation of calcium stones, Individuals can present with episodes of severe flank or abdominal pain, vomiting, and difficulty passing urine.
General allergic reactions
- Arimidex use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Arimidex, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
