<unk> , sold under the brand name Arimidex among others, is a medication used in addition to other treatments for breast cancer. Specifically it is used for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. It has also been used to prevent breast cancer in those at high risk. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects of<unk>  include hot flashes, altered mood, joint pain, and nausea. Severe side effects include an increased risk of heart disease and osteoporosis. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby.<unk>  is in the aromatase-inhibiting family of medications. It works by blocking the production of estrogens in the body, and hence has antiestrogenic effects.<unk>  was patented in 1987 and was approved for medical use in 1995. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.<unk>  is available as a generic medication. In 2019, it was the 176th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 3million prescriptions.
Anastrozole
Tamoxifen
Letrozole
Endoxifen
Salvestrol
Norendoxifen
Goserelin
N-Desmethyltamoxifen