Prescription Medications

I am on Femara. I unfortunately have other pills as well. I have them all set up in a pill container for 2 weeks at a time, I take mine at night faithfully with my other meds. I sometimes still get nauseous from Femara so this way I sleep right through it. I would suggest taking it at a time of day that you WILL remember. I find having cancer you just do NOT forget to take it for the fear of cancer returning. Oh and definitely as JK Jones stated above, take calcium and Vitamins D as well. I am on Femara. I unfortunately have other pills as well. I have them all set up in a pill container for 2 weeks at a time, I take mine at night faithfully with my other meds. I sometimes still get nauseous from Femara so this way I sleep right through it. I would suggest taking it at a time of day that you WILL remember. I find having cancer you just do NOT forget to take it for the fear of cancer returning. Oh and definitely as JK Jones stated above, take calcium and Vitamins D as well.

As the name implies, the action of Aromatase Inhibitors is to inhibit the production of estrogens by stopping the conversion of androgen into estrogen. Aromatase inhibitors operate by blocking the aromatase enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen. Post-menopausal women get estrogen from the conversion of androgen into estrogen in the tissues of the body. In contrast pre-menopausal women get estrogen from the ovaries. By inhibiting the production of the estrogen, the estrogen receptor [ER]-positive and/or progesterone receptor [PR]-positive tumors in the breast cannot grow. As the name implies, the action of Aromatase Inhibitors is to inhibit the production of estrogens by stopping the conversion of androgen into estrogen. Aromatase inhibitors operate by blocking the aromatase enzyme that converts androgen to estrogen. Post-menopausal women get estrogen from the conversion of androgen into estrogen in the tissues of the body. In contrast pre-menopausal women get estrogen from the ovaries. By inhibiting the production of the estrogen, the estrogen receptor [ER]-positive and/or progesterone receptor [PR]-positive tumors in the breast cannot grow.

Anastrozole is taken by mouth as a 1mg. tablet once daily at the same time everyday.
- Always follow the directions on the prescription label and if you have any questions, consult with your physician and pharmacist.
- Storage of the drug should be in a dry place at room temperature. Avoid storing in the bathroom and exposing the medication to extreme heat or dampness.
- It is important to discard the medication appropriately and if it is outdated, do not take the anastrozole.
- Continue taking anastrozole as long as your physician requests and do not stop this drug without consulting your physician.
Anastrozole is taken by mouth as a 1mg. tablet once daily at the same time everyday.
- Always follow the directions on the prescription label and if you have any questions, consult with your physician and pharmacist.
- Storage of the drug should be in a dry place at room temperature. Avoid storing in the bathroom and exposing the medication to extreme heat or dampness.
- It is important to discard the medication appropriately and if it is outdated, do not take the anastrozole.
- Continue taking anastrozole as long as your physician requests and do not stop this drug without consulting your physician.

Anastrozole (Arimidex) is an anticancer drug. It is a type of nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. Anastrozole works by decreasing the estrogen production in the body by inhibiting the enzyme that converts androgens into estrogen. By decreasing the amount of estrogen in the body, tumors that need estrogen to grow are inhibited.
Anastrozole (Arimidex) is an anticancer drug. It is a type of nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor. Anastrozole works by decreasing the estrogen production in the body by inhibiting the enzyme that converts androgens into estrogen. By decreasing the amount of estrogen in the body, tumors that need estrogen to grow are inhibited.

Anastrozole is not advised if:
- Patient is allergic to anastrozole. Please share with your healthcare provider any allergies you have.
- Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Please share with your healthcare provider if you are taking hormone replacement medications or birth control medications.
- The administration of Tamoxifen and anastrozole (Arimidex) at the same time is not recommended.
- Patient has not gone completely through menopause.
- Please advise healthcare provider with a list of your diseases, such as a history liver or heart disease, circulation issues such as blood clots or strokes, and osteopenia. Anastrozole is not advised if:
- Patient is allergic to anastrozole. Please share with your healthcare provider any allergies you have.
- Patient is pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Please share with your healthcare provider if you are taking hormone replacement medications or birth control medications.
- The administration of Tamoxifen and anastrozole (Arimidex) at the same time is not recommended.
- Patient has not gone completely through menopause.
- Please advise healthcare provider with a list of your diseases, such as a history liver or heart disease, circulation issues such as blood clots or strokes, and osteopenia.

Presciption mouthwashes available to help prevent and alleviate mouth sores (mucositis ) include Peridex, Periogard, and MuGard.

Peridex and Periogard contain Chlorhexidine gluconate which is an antiseptic that decreases the bacteria in the mouth. These products help to fight gum infection and reduce the inflammation associated with mouth sores.

MuGard is a prescription mouthwash to help prevent and protect against mouth sores (mucositis). It is applied before and during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. MuGard coats the mouth resulting in a numbing sensation. Presciption mouthwashes available to help prevent and alleviate mouth sores (mucositis ) include Peridex, Periogard, and MuGard.

Peridex and Periogard contain Chlorhexidine gluconate which is an antiseptic that decreases the bacteria in the mouth. These products help to fight gum infection and reduce the inflammation associated with mouth sores.

MuGard is a prescription mouthwash to help prevent and protect against mouth sores (mucositis). It is applied before and during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. MuGard coats the mouth resulting in a numbing sensation.

First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots may indicate a yeast/fungus infection.

To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are:
- Lidocaine Viscous
- Zovirax (alcohol-free)
- Mycostatin

Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example:
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta.
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.

It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing

If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed. First, make sure you inform your physician, because it might indicate an infection. For example, white spots may indicate a yeast/fungus infection.

To alleviate oral mucositis and encourage healing, medications that may be prescribed are:
- Lidocaine Viscous
- Zovirax (alcohol-free)
- Mycostatin

Or your physician may also prescribe different combinations of medications or mouthwashes. For example:
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Zovirax (alcohol-free), and Maalox or Mylanta.
- Equal parts of Lidocaine Viscous, Mycostatin, and Mylanta.

It may be advised to swallow these solutions if experiencing discomfort while swallowing

If the pain is severe oral or intravenous pain, pain medication may be prescribed.