Anazos 1 Tablet

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 21 Jan 2026 | 04:42 PM (IST)

Anazos 1 Tablet is used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation, to treat early breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It can also be used as the first line treatment of advanced breast cancer that has spread within the breast or to other areas of the body.

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General Information

Contains

Anastrozole (1mg)

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Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Anazos 1 Tablet belong to a class of drug called aromatase inhibitors, which decreases the amount of estrogen in the body. It should be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.

The most common side effects of the medicine include hot flushes, nausea, rashes, joint pain, osteoporosis, and weakness. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.

Uses of Anazos Tablet

Breast cancer

Benefits of Anazos Tablet

Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a common type of cancer that can grow in response to hormones like estrogen. Anazos 1 Tablet is used in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women, to help slow or stop the growth of cancer cells by lowering estrogen levels in the body. This treatment supports cancer control, helps reduce the risk of recurrence, and improves long-term outcomes.

Side effects of Anazos Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Anazos

Weakness
Hot flashes
Nausea
Osteoporosis
Skin rash

How to use Anazos Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Anazos 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Anazos Tablet works

Anazos 1 Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

All substitutes for Anazos 1 Tablet

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Quick tips

Anazos 1 Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Take it at the same time everyday.
It may cause weakness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Nausea may occur on starting treatment with this medicine but should go away with time. If nausea is bothersome, take it after meal.
Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
Do not take Anazos 1 Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Anazos 1 Tablet.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Anazos 1 Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Anazos 1 Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Anazos 1 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Anazos 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on the use of Anazos 1 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Anazos 1 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Anazos with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Allylestrenol (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Allylestrenol if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Allylestrenol may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Severe

Conjugated Estrogens (Vaginal Route)

Avoid concurrent use.

Severe

Conjugated Estrogens (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Conjugated Estrogens if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Conjugated Estrogens may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Severe

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Severe

Desogestrel (Oral Route)

Do not consume Anastrozole with Desogestrel if you have or had breast cancer. If essential, consult your doctor. Desogestrel may reduce the efficacy of Anastrozole.

Frequently asked questions

Does Anazos 1 Tablet cause weight gain?

Yes, Anazos 1 Tablet may cause weight gain, but it is not very common. There could be other reasons as well which can lead to weight gain such as menopause. However, if you gain weight while taking Anazos 1 Tablet, take low-calorie diet and exercise regularly. Consult your doctor or a nutritionist to help you lose weight.

Does Anazos 1 Tablet cause hair loss?

Yes, Anazos 1 Tablet commonly affects the hair by making them thin which further leads to hair loss. However, it does not occur in everyone. Hair thinning probably occurs due to estrogen lowering effect of Anazos 1 Tablet. These effects are not permanent and may revert after some time. If it concerns you then talk to your doctor for another alternative medicine to avoid damage to hair.

Why do bodybuilders use Anazos 1 Tablet?

Bodybuilders who take anabolic steroids for bodybuilding take Anazos 1 Tablet to reduce the production of estrogen which is a side effect of anabolic steroids. An increase in estrogen levels in bodybuilders may result in high pitched female voice, shrinking of the testicles or penis, and breast enlargement. In order to avoid such characteristics bodybuilders take Anazos 1 Tablet.

Can Anazos 1 Tablet be taken at night?

Anazos 1 Tablet can be taken anytime of the day. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor. You can take it with or without food. Do not crush, break, or chew the tablet.

While on Anazos 1 Tablet how should patients be monitored?

While you are taking Anazos 1 Tablet your doctor will get blood tests done to check blood cell counts and investigate liver and kidney functions. Along with that, the doctor may advise a bone scan if you are at risk for osteoporosis, which may also occur due to Anazos 1 Tablet treatment.

In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Anazos 1 Tablet?

You should contact your doctor if you experience any serious adverse reaction. It is important to inform the doctor in case of prolonged or severe nausea or vomiting, extreme weakness, and extreme pain. Along with that, consult your dotor if you have taken more than the recommended dose of Anazos 1 Tablet.

What is the most important information that I should know about Anazos 1 Tablet?

The most important information that you need to be aware of while using Anazos 1 Tablet is that it can cause heart disease. Women who have early breast cancer and have blockage of arteries in the heart may have an increase in symptoms of decreased blood flow to their heart. Seek help if you experience shortness of breath or have a new or worsening chest pain.

Which medicines should not be used with Anazos 1 Tablet?

Anazos 1 Tablet should not be used with tamoxifen as it may lower the effectiveness of Anazos 1 Tablet. The working of Anazos 1 Tablet gets affected by medicines which contain estrogen such as birth control pills, estrogen creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal suppositories.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Phenylpropanes

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Aromatase Inhibitors

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 718.
Moy B, Lee RJ, Smith M. Natural Products in Cancer Chemotherapy: Hormones and Related Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1761-62.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Anastrozole [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Toronto, Ontario: Apotex Inc.; 2014.

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Address: D-1659, DSIIDC, Narela Industrial Area, Delhi, 110040 / E-673, DSIIDC Industrial Area, Narela, Delhi-110040 / C-592, D.S.I.I.D.C., Narela Industrial Area, Delhi-110040

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Anazos Tablet

Benefits of Anazos Tablet

Side effects of Anazos Tablet

How to use Anazos Tablet

How Anazos Tablet works

All substitutes for Anazos 1 Tablet

Anabrez Tablet

Armotraz Tablet

Femitraz Tablet

Anazol 1mg Tablet

aRMILon 1mg Tablet

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Allylestrenol (Oral Route)

Conjugated Estrogens (Vaginal Route)

Conjugated Estrogens (Oral Route)

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route)

Desogestrel (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Anazos 1 Tablet cause weight gain?

Does Anazos 1 Tablet cause hair loss?

Why do bodybuilders use Anazos 1 Tablet?

Can Anazos 1 Tablet be taken at night?

While on Anazos 1 Tablet how should patients be monitored?

In what situations should I contact my doctor, while taking Anazos 1 Tablet?

What is the most important information that I should know about Anazos 1 Tablet?

Which medicines should not be used with Anazos 1 Tablet?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

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