Listing ID #1314546
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Contact SupplierGeneric Name | Anastrozole |
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Brand Name | Altraz Tablet |
Strength Available | 1 MG |
Packing | 14 Tablet |
Name of Company | Alkem Laboratories Ltd. |
Classification | Nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor |
Mechanism of Action |
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Mechanism of Resistance | None characterized. |
Absorption | Excellent bioavailability via the oral route, with 85% of a dose absorbed within 2 hours of ingestion. Absorption is not affected by food. |
Distribution | Widely distributed throughout the body. About 40% of drug is bound to plasma proteins. |
Metabolism | NonExtensively metabolized in the liver (up to 85%) by N-dealkylation, hydroxylation, and glucuronidation, to inactive forms. Han-life of drug is about 50 hours. Steady-state levels of drug are achieved after 7 days of a once-daily administration. The major route of elimination is fecal, with renal excretion accounting for only 10% of drug ciearance. |
Indications & Usage |
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Dosage Range | Usual dose is 1 mg PO qd for both first-line and second-line therapy |
Drung Preparation | Available as a 1 mg white, film-eoated tabiet for oral use. |
Drung Interaction | None known. |
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