Anastrozole medication is a member of class of drugs known as an Aromatase Inhibitor. It is an active ingredient, which is a nonsteroidal inhibitor of aromatase. It blocks estrogen synthesis in postmenopausal women that treats breast cancer. It effectively acts as an antineoplastic agent and an EC inhibitor. It also belongs to triazoles and nitriles.

Class of Drugs – Aromatase Inhibitor

Molecular Formula – C₁₇H₁₉N₅

Molecular Weight – 293.4 g/mol

Working: Given active component Anastrozole is an aromatase inhibitor, which is anti-cancer medication. It is used for the adjuvant or initial treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The hormone estrogen causes or increases the growth breast cancers. This medicine blocks the aromatase enzyme, which causes estrogen production in the body. It decreases tumor size or delays the progression of tumor growth in some women.

Uses: The active ingredient Anastrozole is approved as therapy of estrogen receptor-positive in the treatment of breast cancer in women after menopause. Certain breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone, estrogen. This pill acts by decreasing the amount of estrogen in the body and helps to slow the growth of cancers.

Popular Brands and Dosages: A popular brand uses mentioned medication as the active ingredient. It is mentioned below:

• Arimidex: 1 mg

This component is used mainly in women after menopause. It should not be consumed during pregnancy; it may harm an unborn baby.