Arimidex Dosage
Generic name: ANASTROZOLE 1mg
Dosage form: tablet
Drug classes: Aromatase inhibitors, Hormones / antineoplastics
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 23, 2024.
Recommended Dose
The dose of ARIMIDEX is one 1 mg tablet taken once a day. For patients with advanced breast cancer, ARIMIDEX should be continued until tumor progression. ARIMIDEX can be taken with or without food.
For adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women, the optimal duration of therapy is unknown. In the ATAC trial, ARIMIDEX was administered for five years.
No dosage adjustment is necessary for patients with renal impairment or for elderly patients.
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