Ingredient

Anastrozole

Anastrozole is a hormone-regulating anticancer drug used in the treatment of breast cancer.

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MFDS ingredient code M089187

What does it do?

Anastrozole belongs to the class of aromatase inhibitors and is primarily used for the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This ingredient inhibits the growth of cancer cells by reducing estrogen production in the body.

Anastrozole works by blocking the enzyme aromatase, preventing androgens from being converted into estrogens. When estrogen levels decrease, the proliferation of hormone-dependent breast cancer cells is inhibited.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Anastrozole has a higher selectivity and longer half-life compared to other aromatase inhibitors, allowing for effective maintenance with once daily dosing. It is also prescribed mainly to postmenopausal women due to its relatively stable side effect profile.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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