EXEMESTANE

Overview

EXEMESTANE is a Schedule H drug.
Exemestane 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. Exemestane is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after surgery, radiation, or other cancer medications have been tried without success.

Usage

EXEMESTANE is generally used to treat: Breast Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

How Do I Take It?

EXEMESTANE is generally taken After Food.
Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

This medicine can pass into body fluids (urine, feces, vomit). Caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up a patient’s body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry. This medication may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

Symptoms of Overdosage

EXEMESTANE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

EXEMESTANE : Hair Loss, Arms Joint Pain, Fatigue (tiredness), Body Excessive Sweating, Nausea, Loose Motion, Dizziness, Difficulty Sleeping

Serious Side-Effects

EXEMESTANE : Depression, Anxiety, BLOOD CLOT, Heart Attack, Body Broken Bones (multiple Fractures), Mood Swings, Nausea, Vomit, Vagina Bleeding, Fatigue (tiredness), Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Shortness Of Breath, Head Headache

Disease Interactions

EXEMESTANE can interfere with: Osteoporosis, Vitamin D Deficiency

Technical Classification

EXEMESTANE is categorized as:
  • AROMATASE INHIBITORS / HORMONES
  • HORMONES/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with EXEMESTANE as Ingredient

AROMASIN 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25 MG
EXEGET 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25 MG
EXETRAZ 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25.0 MG
EXMASIN 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25.0 MG
XCEL 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25.0 MG
XTANE 25MG TABEXEMESTANE 25.0 MG