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==History of changes in FDA indication==
 
==History of changes in FDA indication==
*12/27/1995: Initial approval for treatment of advanced [[breast cancer]] in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy. ''(Based on Buzdar et al. 1996 & Jonat et al. 1996)''
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*1995-12-27: Initial approval for treatment of advanced [[breast cancer]] in postmenopausal women with disease progression following tamoxifen therapy. ''(Based on Buzdar et al. 1996 & Jonat et al. 1996)''
*9/5/2002: Accelerated approval for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] early [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on ATAC)''
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*2002-09-05: Accelerated approval for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] early [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on ATAC)''
**9/16/2005: Converted to regular approval for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] early [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on ATAC)''
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**2005-09-16: Converted to regular approval for adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] early [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on ATAC)''
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for first-line treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] or [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Unknown|unknown]] locally advanced or metastatic [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on Arimidex Study Group 2000 & TARGET<sub>Breast</sub>)''
 
*Uncertain date: Approved for first-line treatment of postmenopausal women with [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Normal_expression|positive]] or [[Biomarkers#HR|hormone receptor]]-[[Biomarkers#Unknown|unknown]] locally advanced or metastatic [[breast cancer]]. ''(Based on Arimidex Study Group 2000 & TARGET<sub>Breast</sub>)''
 
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==History of changes in Health Canada indication==
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*2004-06-30: Initial notice of compliance with conditions
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*2008-12-02: Conditions were met
 
==Also known as==
 
==Also known as==
 
*'''Brand names:''' Altraz, Anabrez, Anastraze, Anastrazol Rontag, Anastrol, Arimidex, Asiolex, Karomex, Leprofen, RUI SI YI, RUI Ting, Trozolet, Trozolite.
 
*'''Brand names:''' Altraz, Anabrez, Anastraze, Anastrazol Rontag, Anastrol, Arimidex, Asiolex, Karomex, Leprofen, RUI SI YI, RUI Ting, Trozolet, Trozolite.
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[[Category:Endometrial cancer medications]]
 
[[Category:Endometrial cancer medications]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1995]]
 
[[Category:FDA approved in 1995]]
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[[Category:Health Canada approved in 2004]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Cancer Medicine]]
 
[[Category:WHO Essential Cancer Medicine]]

Revision as of 14:20, 29 March 2023

General information

Class/mechanism: Selective non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor. The aromatase enzyme converts adrenal and ovarian androgens (androstenedione and testosterone) to estrogens (estrone and estradiol) in peripheral tissues.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, Medscape, UpToDate (courtesy of Lexicomp), or the prescribing information.[1]

Diseases for which it is used

Patient drug information

History of changes in FDA indication

History of changes in Health Canada indication

  • 2004-06-30: Initial notice of compliance with conditions
  • 2008-12-02: Conditions were met

Also known as

  • Brand names: Altraz, Anabrez, Anastraze, Anastrazol Rontag, Anastrol, Arimidex, Asiolex, Karomex, Leprofen, RUI SI YI, RUI Ting, Trozolet, Trozolite.

References