Anastrozol-CT 1 mg, filmomhulde tabletten

Illustratie van Anastrozol-CT 1 mg, filmomhulde tabletten
Stof(fen) Anastrozol
Toelating Nederland
Producent Teva
Verdovend Nee
ATC-Code L02BG03
Farmacologische groep Hormoonantagonisten en aanverwante agentia

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Teva

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Waarvoor wordt dit middel gebruikt?

/.../ contains a substance called anastrozole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘aromatase inhibitors’. Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.

/.../ works by cutting down the amount of the hormone called estrogen that your body makes. It does this by blocking a natural substance (an enzyme) in your body called ‘aromatase’.

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Wanneer mag u dit middel niet gebruiken of moet u er extra voorzichtig mee zijn?

Do not take /.../

  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to anastrozole or any of the other ingredients of /.../ (see section 6: Further information).
  • if you are pregnant or breast-feeding (see the section called ‘Pregnancy and breast-feeding’).

Do not take /.../ if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking /.../.

Take special care with /.../

Before treatment with /.../ check with your doctor or pharmacist

  • if you still have menstrual periods and have not yet gone through the menopause.
  • if you are taking a medicine that contains tamoxifen or medicines that contain estrogen (see the section called ‘Taking other medicines’).
  • if you have ever had a condition that affects the strength of your bones (osteoporosis).
  • if you have problems with your liver or kidneys.

If you are not sure if any of the above applies to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking /.../.

If you go into the hospital, let the medical staff know you are taking /.../.

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Taking other medicines

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription and herbal medicines. This is because /.../ can affect the way some medicines work and some medicines can have an effect on /.../.

Do not take /.../ if you are already taking any of the following medicines:

  • Certain medicines used to treat breast cancer (selective estrogen receptor modulators), e.g., medicines that contain tamoxifen. This is because these medicines may stop /.../ from working properly.
  • Medicines that contain estrogen, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT).

If this applies to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking the following:

  • A medicine known as an ‘LHRH analogue’. This includes gonadorelin, buserelin, goserelin, leuprorelin and triptorelin. These medicines are used to treat breast cancer, certain female health (gynaecological) conditions, and infertility.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding

Do not take /.../ if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Stop /.../ if you become pregnant and talk to your doctor.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

/.../ is not likely to affect your ability to drive or use any tools or machines. However, some people may occasionally feel weak or sleepy while taking /.../. If this happens to you, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Important information about some of the ingredients of /.../

/.../ contains lactose which is a type of sugar. If you have been told by your doctor that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this medicine.

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Hoe gebruikt u dit middel?

Always take /.../ exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

  • The usual dose is one tablet once a day.
  • Try to take your tablet at the same time each day.
  • Swallow the tablet whole with a drink of water.
  • It does not matter if you take /.../ before, with or after food.

Keep taking /.../ for as long as your doctor tells you to. It is a long-term treatment and you may need to take it for several years.

Use in children

/.../ should not be given to children and adolescents.

If you take more /.../ than you should

If you take more /.../ than you should, talk to a doctor straight away

If you forget to take /.../

If you forget to take a dose, just take your next dose as normal.

Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for a forgotten dose.

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If you stop taking /.../

Do not stop taking your tablets unless your doctor tells you to.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Mogelijke bijwerkingen?

Like all medicines, /.../ can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

Very common side effects (affect more than 1 in 10 people)

  • Headache.
  • Hot flushes.
  • Feeling sick (nausea).
  • Skin rash.
  • Pain or stiffness in your joints.
  • Inflammation of the joints (arthritis).
  • Feeling weak.
  • Bone loss (osteoporosis).

Common side effects (affect 1 to 10 people in 100)

  • Loss of appetite.
  • Raised or high levels of a fatty substance known as cholesterol in your blood. This would be seen in a blood test.
  • Feeling sleepy.
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome (tingling, pain, coldness, weakness in parts of the hand).
  • Diarrhoea.
  • Being sick (vomiting).
  • Changes in blood tests that show how well your liver is working.
  • Thinning of your hair (hair loss).
  • Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions including face, lips, or tongue.
  • Bone pain.
  • Vaginal dryness.
  • Bleeding from the vagina (usually in the first few weeks of treatment – if the bleeding continues, talk to your doctor).

Uncommon side effects (affect 1 to 10 people in 1,000)

  • Changes in special blood tests that show how your liver is working (gamma-GT and bilirubin).
  • Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis).
  • Hives or nettle rash.
  • Trigger finger (a condition in which your finger or thumb catches in a bent position).

Rare side effects (affect 1 to 10 people in 10,000)

  • Rare inflammation of your skin that may include red patches or blisters.
  • Skin rash caused by hypersensitivity (this can be from allergic or anaphylactoid reaction).
  • Inflammation of the small blood vessels causing red or purple colouring of the skin. Very rarely symptoms of joint, stomach, and kidney pain may occur; this is known as ‘Henoch- Schönlein purpura’.

Very rare side effects (affect less than 1 person in 10,000 people)

  • An extremely severe skin reaction with ulcers or blisters on the skin. This is known as ‘Stevens-Johnson syndrome’.
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  • Allergic (hypersensitivity) reactions with swelling of the throat that may cause difficulty in swallowing or breathing. This is known as ‘angioedema’.
  • If any of these happen to you, call an ambulance or see a doctor straight away - you may need urgent medical treatment.

Effects on your bones

  • /.../ lowers the amount of the hormone called estrogen that is in your body. This may lower the mineral content of your bones. Your bones may be less strong and may be more likely to fracture. Your doctor will manage these risks according to treatment guidelines for managing bone health in women who have gone through the menopause. You should talk to your doctor about the risks and treatment options.

If any of the side effects get serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

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Hoe bewaart u dit middel?

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. Keep your tablets in a safe place where children cannot see or reach them. Your tablets could harm them.

Do not use /.../ after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and the blister. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Keep your tablets in the container they came in.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

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Anvullende Informatie

What /.../ contains

The active substance is anastrozole.

Each film-coated tablet contains 1 mg of anastrozole.

The other ingredients in the tablet core are lactose monohydrate, sodium starch glycolate, povidone (E1201), and magnesium stearate (E572).

The ingredients in the tablet coating are macrogol, hypromellose (E464), and titanium dioxide (E171).

What /.../ looks like and contents of the pack

/.../ is a white film-coated round tablet, with the inscriptions “ANA” and “1” on one side.

/.../ is available in blisters of 10, 28, 30, 50, 90, 90 (3x30), 98 or 100 tablets.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer

Marketing Authorisation Holder

Teva Pharma B.V.

Computerweg 10

3542 DR Utrecht

Nederland

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Manufacturer

Synthon BV

Microweg 22

6545 CM Nijmegen

Nederland

Synthon Hispania

Castello 1, Poligono las Salinas 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat Spanje

Merckle GmbH

Ludwig-Merckle Strasse 3

89143 Blaubeuren-Weiler

Duitsland

Dit geneesmiddel is geregistreerd onder  
Anastrozol-CT 1 mg, filmomhulde tabletten RVG 34005

Dit geneesmiddel is geregistreerd in lidstaten van de EEA onder de volgende namen:

Duitsland (DE) Anastrozol-CT 1 mg Filmtabletten
Nederland (NL) Anastrozol-CT 1 mg, filmomhulde tabletten

This leaflet was last approved in

Oktober 2013

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Stof(fen) Anastrozol
Toelating Nederland
Producent Teva
Verdovend Nee
ATC-Code L02BG03
Farmacologische groep Hormoonantagonisten en aanverwante agentia

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