Anastrozole - National Cancer Institute

Anastrozole - National Cancer Institute

Anastrozole

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listen (an-AS-troh-zole)

This page contains brief information about anastrozole and a collection of links to more information about the use of this drug, research results, and ongoing clinical trials.

US Brand Name(s)

Arimidex

FDA Approved

Yes

Use in Cancer

Anastrozole is approved to treat:

• Breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have any of the following types of breast cancer--
  • Early-stage, hormone receptor positive (HR+) breast cancer. It is used in women who have already received other treatment.
  • Locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is HR+ or hormone receptor unknown (it is not known whether it is HR+ or hormone receptornegative). It is used as first-line therapy in these patients.
  • Advanced breast cancer that has gotten worse after treatment withtamoxifen citrate.

Anastrozole is also being studied in the treatment of other conditions and types ofcancer.

More About Anastrozole

Definition from the NCI Drug Dictionary - Detailed scientific definition and other names for this drug.

MedlinePlus Information on Anastrozole - A lay language summary of important information about this drug that may include the following:

• warnings about this drug,
• what this drug is used for and how it is used,
• what you should tell your doctor before using this drug,
• what you should know about this drug before using it,
• other drugs that may interact with this drug, and
• possible side effects.

Drugs are often studied to find out if they can help treat or prevent conditions other than the ones they are approved for. This patient information sheet applies only to approved uses of the drug. However, much of the information may also apply to unapproved uses that are being studied.

Targeted Cancer Therapies - Information about the use of this drug to treat cancer.

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer - Information about the use of this drug to prevent and treat cancer.

Clinical Trials Accepting Patients

Find Clinical Trials for Anastrozole - Check for trials from NCI's list of cancer clinical trials now accepting patients.

Important: The drug information on this page is meant to be educational. It is not a substitute for medical advice. The information may not cover all possible uses, actions, interactions, or side effects of this drug, or precautions to be taken while using it. Please see your health care professional for more information about your specific medical condition and the use of this drug.

• Posted: February 5, 2007
• Updated: March 24, 2016