Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Anastrozole
Chemical Class
Methylpropionitrile
ATC Code
L02BG03
Status
Essential Medicine
What is ARNEZA?
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
You should not use anastrozole if you are allergic to it, or if you have not yet completed menopause
Anastrozole is not approved for use in men or children
You should not take anastrozole if you also take tamoxifen
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: heart problems
coronary artery disease (clogged artery disease)
Important Warnings
Anastrozole may decrease blood flow to your heart, especially if you have ever had coronary artery disease (clogged arteries)
Seek medical attention if you have new or worsening chest pain, or if you feel short of breath
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction (hivesdifficult breathingswelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction (feversore throatburning eyesskin painred or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling). Anastrozole may decrease blood flow to your heartespecially if you have ever had coronary artery disease (clogged arteries). Seek medical attention if you have new or worsening chest painor if you feel short of breath. Anastrozole may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: shortness of breath (even with mild exertion)swellingrapid weight gainnumbnessprickly feelingpainor weakness in your hands or wrists
Drug Interactions
Anastrozole may not work as well if you take it together with an estrogen medication (such as hormone replacement therapy
estrogen creams
or birth control pills
injections
implants
skin patches
and vaginal rings or vaginal suppositories). Other drugs may affect anastrozole
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Moisture and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 11,400.27
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 30 · approved 23 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 30Rs 11,400.27
Should you consider an alternative?
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Identical active ingredient at the same strength. Cheapest per unit first.
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Rs 9,713.31
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Rs 10,492.4 ceiling
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Hamozain
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Rs 8,470.35 ceiling
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Natrox
1mg
Rs 9,143.66 ceiling
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1mg
Rs 3,119.66 ceiling
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Aremed
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Rs 10,360.59 ceiling
High-Q Pharmaceuticals
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1mg
Rs 8,359.53 ceiling
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Rs 11,248.03 ceiling
No DRAP alertsCell Health Sciences,
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1mg
Rs 9,901.11 ceiling
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