.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.L.L02BG03 .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.ATC.L.L02BG03| name: | Anastrozole |
| ATC code: | L02BG03 | route: | oral |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Anastrozole is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It works by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase, thus decreasing the synthesis of estrogen. Anastrozole is approved for medical use by various regulatory agencies including the FDA.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy postmenopausal women receiving a single oral 1 mg dose.
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