DESCRIPTION

Avantaz Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body. Avantaz 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.

INTRODUCTION

In Breast cancer Avantaz Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.

USE OF

Breast cancer

BENEFITS

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. Avantaz Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Phenylpropane Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::ANTI NEOPLASTICS|Action Class::Aromatase inhibitor

HOW TO USE

Avantaz 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.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Avantaz Tablet. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Avantaz 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. – Breast feeding : UNSAFE – Avantaz Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. – Driving : UNSAFE – Avantaz Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. – Kidney : CAUTION – Avantaz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Avantaz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Avantaz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease. – Liver : CAUTION – Avantaz Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Avantaz Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Avantaz Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Avantaz 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.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Nausea | Osteoporosis | Skin rash | Weakness

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

UNSAFE

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

CAUTION

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FAQ

Q. Does Avantaz Tablet cause weight gain?::: Yes, Avantaz 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 Avantaz Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.| Q. Does Avantaz Tablet cause hair loss?::: Yes, Avantaz 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 Avantaz 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 Avantaz Tablet?::: Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Avantaz 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 Avantaz Tablet.| Q. Can Avantaz Tablet be taken at night?::: Avantaz 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. | Q. While on Avantaz Tablet how should patients be monitored?::: While you are taking Avantaz Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to Avantaz Tablet treatment.| Q. In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Avantaz Tablet?::: You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Avantaz Tablet.| Q. What is the most important information that I should know about Avantaz Tablet?::: The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Avantaz Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.| Q. Which medicines should not be used with Avantaz Tablet?::: Avantaz Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Avantaz Tablet. The working of Avantaz Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.

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