Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Anastrozole
Drug Class
Endocrine Hormone Therapy
Chemical Class
Methylpropionitrile
ATC Code
L02BG03
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Anastrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estroge...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Methylpropionitrile
Anastrazole also known as Anastrozole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Methylpropionitrile. It belongs to Chemotherapeutic Regimens and Antineoplastic Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Anastrazole is 293.40.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Anastrozole is usually taken once per day. Follow your d
3
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Pre-menopausal women, moderate to severe hepatic impairment, severe renal impairment
avoid if creatinine clearance less than 20 ml/minute,
Important Warnings
Laboratory test for menopause if doubt
Susceptibility to osteoporosis
assess bone mineral density before treatment and at regular intervals
Side Effects
Allergic reactionsanaphylaxisangioedemaanorexiaarthralgiaarthritisastheniabone fracturesbone paincutaneous vasculitisdiarrhoeadrowsinesshair thinningheadachehot flushes
Drug Interactions
Oestrogens.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Positive evidence of risk: Avoid
Lactation
Avoid. Discontinue breast-feeding.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 6,239.66
DVAGO observed price · per pack of 14 · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 445.69 per unit
Prices across sources
DVAGOper pack of 14Rs 6,239.66
DRAPper pack of 28Rs 13,136.02
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Anastrozole, and what they are not.You pay Rs 3,877 more than the cheapest equivalent
Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
Anastrozolebelmed
1mg
Rs 2,363
No DRAP alertsBM Biotech Pakistan
Geneplexanastrazoleanastrozole
1mg
Rs 9,595.36
No DRAP alertsUmar Pharma Pvt Ltd DSL: 14-07-2026
Medberz
1mg
Rs 9,713.31
Mediate Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Belstra
1mg
Rs 10,492.4 ceiling
No DRAP alertsGENOME PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD
ARNEZA
1mg
Rs 11,400.27 ceiling
SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Hamozain
1mg
Rs 8,470.35 ceiling
No DRAP alertsHamaz Pharmaceuticals (Pvt) Ltd.
Natrox
1mg
Rs 9,143.66 ceiling
No DRAP alertsRegal Pharmaceuticals
Armotraz
1mg
Rs 3,119.66 ceiling
AJ Mirza Pharma Pvt Ltd
Enestra
1mg
Rs 8,359.53 ceiling
Wilshire Laboratories (Private) Limited
Cellzee
1mg
Rs 11,248.03 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCell Health Sciences,
Anbrez
1mg
Rs 9,901.11 ceiling
No DRAP alertsSeraph Pharmaceutical
Brumidex
1mg
Rs 11,239.74 ceiling
Macter International Limited
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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