Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on anastrozole, discuss with your physician regarding all other medications you are currently taking and their safety with anastrozole. Also, if you have been taking anastrozole for long, discuss with your physician regarding your history of anastrozole intake, when you are being [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: While taking anastrozole for control of tumor growth, notify your physician and other health care personnel immediately regarding any increase in the size of the tumor, growth of new masses in the breast tissue, exacerbation of pain, worsening lymphedema, and swelling and seek their opinion on a possible change in the dose or plan of care. Also, notify your doctor of any [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole works by reducing the estrogen production and levels of the estrogen hormone in the body. Individuals taking estrogen supplementation in the form of estrogen creams, birth control pills, or vaginal rings and post-menopausal women on estrogen supplementation to prevent osteoporosis could respond poorly to anastrozole treatment. Adding extra estrogen in the form of hormone supplementation could compromise the therapeutic benefit of [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using 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 arrhythmias from developing. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole use carries the risk for clot formation, resulting in deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Individuals can present with symptoms such as, pain and swelling of extremities - especially swelling of the lower extremities with pain in the calf muscle, episode of sudden cough and shortness of breath, episode of chest pain, and any sudden vision changes. So, anastrozole could be avoided or used [...]