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Were you looking for information on Arimidex? Irimidex is a common misspelling of Arimidex.
Arimidex® is a relatively new medication used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is specifically designed to treat certain types of breast cancer -- namely, breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive or that has not responded to tamoxifen. The medication is typically taken once a day and comes in tablet form. Common side effects with Arimidex include headache, hot flashes, and fatigue.
(Click Arimidex to read the full eMedTV article. This article offers a detailed look at the drug, providing information on its uses, general dosing guidelines, additional side effects, and more.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD