Trazocad 1mg Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Salt Composition : Anastrozole(1mg)


Trazocad 1mg Tablet belong to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors, which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body. It should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.


The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.


Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Trazocad 1mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.


Pharmacokinets

Once absorbed, anastrozole is widely distributed throughout the body, with about 40% being bound to plasma proteins. The pharmacokinetics of anastrozole is linear and does not change with repeated dosing.

Side Effects

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Trazocad

Hot flashes

Nausea

Osteoporosis

Skin rash

Weakness

Contra Indications

contraindicated in any patient who has shown a hypersensitivity reaction to the drug or to any of the excipients. Observed reactions include anaphylaxis, angioedema, and urticaria [see Adverse Reactions

Pregnancy Related Information

Trazocad 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Trazocad 1mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Trazocad 1mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.


Indications

Anastrozole is indicated as adjunct therapy in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women, and as a first-line treatment for hormone receptor-positive (or hormone receptor-unknown) locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Using thalidomide (immunomodulatory agent) with ANASTROZOLE can increase the risk of dangerous blood clots.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: $ANASTROZOLE may interact with disease conditions, including high cholesterol, osteoporosis (thinning of bone), heart disease, and liver disease.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

THALIDOMIDE

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

If you miss a dose of Trazocad 1mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Expert Advice

Trazocad 1mg Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Take it at the same time everyday.

It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.

Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome, take it after meal.

Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.

Do not take Trazocad 1mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

How To Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Trazocad 1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.


FAQs

Q. Does Trazocad 1mg Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Trazocad 1mg Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking Trazocad 1mg Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.

Q. Does Trazocad 1mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, Trazocad 1mg Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of Trazocad 1mg Tablet. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.

Q. Why do bodybuilders use Trazocad 1mg Tablet?

Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Trazocad 1mg Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take Trazocad 1mg Tablet.

Q. Can Trazocad 1mg Tablet be taken at night?

Trazocad 1mg Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.