Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Anastrozole as follows: Anastrozole can interact with medications such as, tamoxifen and raloxifene, which are estrogen receptor modulators that reduce the response to estrogens and help prevent the growth of tumors in the breast tissue. Concurrent administration of anastrozole with these medications can result in increased estrogen availability and compromised therapeutic benefit with anastrozole. Also, concurrent tamoxifen intake can lead to induction of liver enzymes that speed up [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Anastrozole as follows: Do not take anastrozole, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of anastrozole. In the event of an allergic response with this medication, report to your physician or other health care personnel, regarding your safety with continuing on intake of anastrozole. Anastrozole can interact with a number of other medications and can precipitate serious reactions. If you are being newly started on anastrozole, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Anastrozole as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Optimum serum calcium levels are very important for normal nerve functions, sensory awareness, mood, and behavior. By increasing serum calcium levels and causing hypercalcemia, anastrozole carries the risk of inducing/aggravating mood disorders. Individuals can present with complaints such as, feeling low and depressed, confusion, nervousness, anxiety, irritability, and restlessness. General allergic reactions                                  Anastrozole use can result in general allergic reactions, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Anastrozole as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Anastrozole intake carries the risk of increasing the blood lipid levels and can contribute to forming atherogenic blocks in the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis can increase the risk for compromised blood supply to the heart muscle and individuals can present with episodes of chest pain or discomfort, exacerbation of shortness of breath, and even heart attack, leading to debility and sudden cardiac death. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Anastrozole as follows: Skeletal side-effects Estrogen in postmenopausal women help in maintaining the bone mass and preventing development of osteoporosis. Reduced levels of estrogen hormone in the body, secondary to anastrozole use, can predispose postmenopausal women to reduced bone mass, demineralization of bone, osteoporosis, weakened skeletal framework, and episodes of sudden bone pain & pathological fractures. Demineralization of bone in postmenopausal women, secondary to anastrozole intake, can [...]