Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication with a glass of water and some food or snack can help avoid these unpleasant [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Severely elevated blood calcium levels could also contribute to development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Report any of these findings to the physician, to be investigated into further, and appropriate therapy recommendations considered. Anastrozole use carries the [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole intake carries the risk of increasing the blood lipid levels and can contribute to forming atherogenic blocks in the blood vessels. Individuals with history of ischemic heart disease or blocks in the blood vessels supplying to the heart muscle can be at increased risk for development of chest pain and heart attack, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Notify your [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias in individuals with history. Anastrozole can also interact with many antibacterial and antifungal antibiotics, antiarrhythmic medications, diuretics, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications, resulting in development or aggravation of underlying cardiac arrhythmias, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. Avoid taking anastrozole along with medications belonging to the above-mentioned groups, to prevent any dangerous [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole intake, secondary to increased blood calcium, can result in extreme constipation and reduced appetite. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid intake & laxative/stool softener recommendations can help with relief from constipation. If you miss a dose, try taking it at the earliest notice of noncompliance. If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take [...]