Alstar Tablet

Alstar Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.

Alstar Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Alstar Tablet prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Alstar Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.

Take Alstar Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Depending on your medical conditions, you are advised to take Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor prescribes it. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, hot flashes, nausea, skin rashes, osteoporosis, and weakness. Do not hesitate to talk with your doctor if you persistently experience any of these side effects.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Alstar Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Alstar Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Alstar Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alstar Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Alstar Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alstar Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Alstar Tablet to rule out any side effects.

Alstar Tablet belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors. Alstar Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Alstar Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme involved in the production of estrogens. Cancer cells require estrogen to grow, so blocking the enzyme Alstar Tablet prevents cancer cells' growth. Thereby, Alstar Tablet helps slow down or stop the growth and/or spreading of the tumours to other body parts.

Do not take Alstar Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents or have not yet gone through menopause (still getting your periods). To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Alstar Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop the Alstar Tablet midway. Talk to your doctor before taking Alstar Tablet if you have allergies, osteoporosis (thinning of bones), bone fractures, high levels of cholesterol, or severe liver or kidney disease. Avoid taking Alstar Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alstar Tablet causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Alstar Tablet should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alstar Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications before taking Alstar Tablet to rule out any side effects.

• Your doctor may advise you to regularly measure body density before, during, and after the treatment as the Alstar Tablet may cause bone thinning due to the reduction of estrogen in the body.
• Alstar Tablet should be taken under strict medical supervision. The doctor will regularly monitor your condition while taking Alstar Tablet .