Anastrozole

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Active substance: Anastrozole

Examples of brand names: Arimidex [DE]

ATC code: L02BG03

Main use (for orientation): Breast cancer

Documented research summary

CBD/anastrozole: 5 µM CBD reduced cell viability in MCF-7aro cells after six days, but did not enhance apoptotic cell death as with exemestane. Thus, neither a blanket ‘no effect’ nor a clinically established additional benefit. In the more recent cell model, CBN was beneficial only with exemestane. No clinical pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic pair study identified.

Uncertainties and limitations

Documented individual title/abstract review with selected relevant full texts; not an exhaustive worldwide systematic review and no independent human professional approval. Missing data do not establish safety. All 28 cannabinoids define the search scope, not 28 clinically studied pairs per active substance.

Separately recorded findings

2 separately recorded findings. Each statement applies to its documented study context.

CBD – laboratory and animal studies

Finding ID: B0471

Type of result: Context-specific finding

Observation: Anastrozole plus 5 µM CBD reduced cell viability after six days compared with anastrozole alone; increased apoptosis was not demonstrated.

Mechanism: Modulation of cell viability, apoptosis and ER/AR/ERK-dependent signalling pathways.

Study type: In-vitro breast cancer model, pharmacodynamics

Context studied: MCF-7aro cells; CBD 1/5 µM and aromatase inhibitors 10 µM, different hormonal conditions; relevant methods, results and discussion sections of the full text read.

Clinical interpretation: Applicability to humans is unresolved; preclinical endpoint, not clinical evidence of treatment efficacy or safety.

Limitations and uncertainties: No clinical cancer-treatment interaction or assurance of efficacy. Concentrations and hormonal conditions are decisive; viability must not be equated with apoptosis.

Original sources for this finding: Cannabidiol as a Promising Adjuvant Therapy for Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Tumors: Unveiling Its Benefits with Aromatase Inhibitors. [VF_P_37173983]

CBN – laboratory and animal studies

Finding ID: B0474

Type of result: Context-specific finding

Observation: CBN provided no additional benefit with anastrozole in the model studied.

Mechanism: Context-dependent combination of CBN with aromatase inhibitors.

Study type: Cell and spheroid models, pharmacodynamics

Context studied: Original abstract, breast cancer cell models.

Clinical interpretation: Applicability to humans is unresolved; preclinical endpoint, not clinical evidence of treatment efficacy or safety.

Limitations and uncertainties: Not a human study; no recommendation for oncological use. No uniform aromatase-inhibitor class effect.

Original sources for this finding: Cannabinol improves exemestane efficacy in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer models: a comparative study with cannabidiol. [VF_P_40345424]

References and access status

[VF_L_D0397] Arimidex 1mg Film-Coated Tablet - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) | 2199

Original source / bibliographic reference

Authors: Marketing authorisation holder; product information via emc

Year: 2026

Source type: Official medicine information; relevant identity, PK, PD and DDI sections read individually

Source access – 23 October 2026: Source destination was accessible when checked.

Bibliographic attribution or source identity cross-checked.

[VF_P_37173983] Cannabidiol as a Promising Adjuvant Therapy for Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Tumors: Unveiling Its Benefits with Aromatase Inhibitors.

Original source / bibliographic reference

Authors: Almeida CF, Teixeira N, Valente MJ, Vinggaard AM, Correia-da-Silva G, Amaral C.

Year: 2023

Source type: Scientific publication; precise study type and suitability described in the finding or individual review

DOI: 10.3390/cancers15092517

PMID: 37173983

Source access – 23 October 2026: Source destination was accessible when checked.

Bibliographic attribution or source identity cross-checked.

DOI – publisher access (access restrictions may apply)

[VF_P_40345424] Cannabinol improves exemestane efficacy in estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer models: a comparative study with cannabidiol.

Original source / bibliographic reference

Authors: Almeida CF, Valente MJ, Teixeira N, Rocha S, Ribeiro AP, Vinggaard AM, Correia-da-Silva G, Amaral C.

Year: 2025

Source type: Scientific publication; precise study type and suitability described in the finding or individual review

DOI: 10.1016/j.ejphar.2025.177712

PMID: 40345424

Source access – 23 October 2026: Direct retrieval could not be fully verified; availability remains unresolved.

Bibliographic attribution or source identity cross-checked.

DOI – publisher access (access restrictions may apply)

Research as of 23 October 2026. Not all original full texts could be reviewed in full. Source accessibility and the strength of scientific evidence must be assessed separately. An accessible link does not establish medical approval; a bibliographic record with an abstract does not replace the original full text.

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