Altraz – 1 Mg (Anastrozole)

Altraz 1 Mg Tablet (Anastrozole) – Product Description

Altraz 1 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of breast cancer in women after menopause. The main ingredient inside this tablet is Anastrozole, which is part of a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors. These medicines work by reducing the levels of estrogen in the body. Estrogen is a female hormone that, in some cases, can make breast cancer grow faster. By lowering estrogen, Altraz helps slow down or even stop the cancer from spreading.

It is not a painkiller or an instant relief pill. This is a long-term treatment medicine. Doctors usually prescribe it for several months or even years depending on the patient’s case.

Quick Details

• Brand Name: Altraz

• Generic Name: Anastrozole

• Strength: 1 mg

• Form: Oral tablet

• Category: Hormonal therapy for breast cancer

• Prescription: Mandatory

• Primary Use: Postmenopausal breast cancer (hormone receptor positive)

How Altraz Works

To understand how Altraz works, you need to know a little about how breast cancer grows. In some women, breast cancer cells are “estrogen-dependent.” That means they use estrogen as fuel to grow.

After menopause, ovaries stop producing estrogen directly, but the body still makes small amounts through an enzyme called aromatase. This enzyme converts other hormones into estrogen.

Here’s where Altraz comes in:

• Altraz blocks the aromatase enzyme.

• With the enzyme blocked, estrogen levels drop.

• Less estrogen means less fuel for the cancer cells.

• As a result, cancer growth slows down, and the risk of cancer coming back gets lower.

In simple words, Altraz starves the cancer cells of what they need to multiply.

Uses of Altraz

1. Breast Cancer After Menopause

The most common use of Altraz is in women who have already gone through menopause and are diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

2. Preventing Recurrence

Even after surgery or chemotherapy, there’s always a chance of cancer returning. Altraz is given for years to reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back.

3. Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer

In some women, when cancer spreads to other parts of the body, Altraz can still help by slowing down its growth.

Benefits of Altraz

• Significantly lowers estrogen levels in the body

• Helps in slowing or stopping cancer cell growth

• Reduces the risk of cancer returning after treatment

• Can control advanced stages of breast cancer

• Generally better tolerated compared to traditional chemotherapy

Dosage and How to Take

• Standard Dose: One 1 mg tablet per day

• With or Without Food: Can be taken either way

• Duration: Often prescribed for 5 years or longer

Do not stop this medicine suddenly, even if you feel well. Always follow your doctor’s advice.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Altraz can cause side effects. Some are mild, while others need medical attention.

Common side effects:

• Hot flashes

• Fatigue

• Joint pain or stiffness

• Nausea

• Headache

• Thinning hair (mild)

• Osteoporosis (weaker bones with long use)

Serious side effects (less common):

• Severe allergic reactions (rash, swelling, breathing problems)

• Liver issues (yellowing of skin/eyes)

• Bone fractures due to bone thinning

Doctors may recommend calcium or vitamin D supplements to help protect your bones while on Altraz.

Precautions and Warnings

• Only for postmenopausal women. It does not work in women who haven’t reached menopause.

• Not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Patients with a history of osteoporosis should be careful. Bone density tests may be advised.

• Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.

• Avoid smoking and heavy alcohol consumption, as they can increase bone weakness.

• Always inform your doctor about other medicines or supplements you are taking.

Storage Information

• Store at room temperature below 25°C.

• Keep away from sunlight and moisture.

• Keep out of reach of children.

FAQs About Altraz 1 Mg

1. What is Altraz used for?
It is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

2. Can young women take Altraz?
No. It is only effective after menopause.

3. How long should I take Altraz?
Usually for 5 years or longer, depending on the doctor’s advice.

4. Can Altraz cure breast cancer?
It does not guarantee a cure, but it controls cancer and prevents recurrence.

5. Does Altraz cause hair loss?
Mild hair thinning may happen, but complete hair loss is rare.

6. Does Altraz affect bones?
Yes, long-term use can weaken bones. Supplements or bone-strengthening medicines may be given.

7. Can I drink alcohol while taking Altraz?
It is better to avoid heavy drinking as it can affect liver and bones.

8. Can I stop Altraz if I feel fine?
No. Always continue until your doctor says otherwise.

Related Products

• Letrozole Tablets – Another aromatase inhibitor used for breast cancer

• Exemestane Tablets – Alternative to Anastrozole for hormone therapy

• Tamoxifen Tablets – Commonly used in hormone-sensitive breast cancers

• Femara Tablets (Letrozole) – Similar to Altraz, for postmenopausal women

• Calcium + Vitamin D Supplements – Often prescribed with Altraz to protect bones