On this Page
What Is Armotraz?
Armotraz is a brand name for Anastrozole, a medication used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
It belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors, which work by reducing the amount of estrogen in the body.
How It Works
It works by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for converting androgens (male hormones) into estrogens (female hormones) in the body.
Reducing the amount of estrogen in the body helps to slow or stop the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
Uses
It is used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
It is used to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have already been treated for the disease.