Anastrozole and Nitroglycerin transdermal

• Generic Name: anastrozole
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Arimidex

Anastrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

Anastrozole is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after taking tamoxifen (Nolvadex, Soltamox).

Anastrozole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: nitroglycerin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Gonitro, Nitrolingual, NitroMist, Nitrostat, Nitro-Time, Gonitro, Minitran, Nitro TD Patch-A, Nitro-Dur, Nitro-Bid, Nitrol Appli-Kit, Rectiv

Nitroglycerin transdermal (skin patch) is used to prevent attacks of chest pain (angina). nitroglycerin will not treat an angina attack that has already begun.

Nitroglycerin transdermal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.