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P>STRONG>FONT color=#336699>FONT class=headline size=5>A/FONT>FONT style=”FONT-WEIGHT: 700; FONT-SIZE: 17pt” face=Arial>ltraz/FONT>/FONT>/STRONG> Anastrozole tablets What do anastrozole tablets do?ANASTROZOLE (Arimidex(R)) blocks the production of the hormone estrogen. Some types of breast cancer depend on estrogen to grow, and anastrozole can stop tumor growth by blocking estrogen production. Anastrozole is for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women only.
Calutide-50 Bicalutamide tablets What do bicalutamide tablets do?BICALUTAMIDE (Casodex(R)) is an antiandrogen. An androgen is a male hormone. Bicalutamide blocks the effect of the male hormone called testosterone. Prostate cancer responds to the removal of androgens. Bicalutamide is used in combination with another medicine.
Imalek Imatinib, STI-571 capsules What do imatinib capsules do?IMATINIB (Gleevec(TM)) targets specific proteins within distinct cancer cells and stops the cancer cells from growing. Imatinib is used to treat certain cancers including chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) and specific sarcomas called GISTs. This drug might be used to treat other cancers as well.
Letroz Letrozole tablets What do letrozole tablets do?LETROZOLE (Femara(R)) blocks the formation of the hormone estrogen. Some types of breast cancer need estrogen, and letrozole stops tumor growth by decreasing estrogen levels. Letrozole is for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women only.
Mercaptopurine Mercaptopurine, 6-MP tablets What do mercaptopurine tablets do?MERCAPTOPURINE (6-MP, Purinethol(R)) is a type of chemotherapy for treating cancer. Mercaptopurine interferes with the growth of cancer cells. It is used for treating acute lymphocytic leukemia (a cancer in which increased numbers of abnormal white blood cells are formed). P> What should my health care professional know before I take mercaptopurine?They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
Tamoxifen Tamoxifen tablets What do tamoxifen tablets do?TAMOXIFEN (Nolvadex(R)) blocks the effects of the estrogen hormone in the body and is used to treat breast cancer in both men and women. Tamoxifen may also be used to prevent breast cancer in certain women with a high risk of developing breast cancer. Generic tamoxifen tablets are available.
Nolvadex Tamoxifen tablets What do tamoxifen tablets do?TAMOXIFEN (Nolvadex(R)) blocks the effects of the estrogen hormone in the body and is used to treat breast cancer in both men and women. Tamoxifen may also be used to prevent breast cancer in certain women with a high risk of developing breast cancer. Generic tamoxifen tablets are available.