Information about Aromasin (Exemestane)
Aromasin (Exemestane) is primarily used in the treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is typically prescribed as an adjuvant therapy to reduce the risk of cancer recurrence following surgery and other initial treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation.
It can also be used for metastatic breast cancer in cases where the disease has spread to other parts of the body.
Product Highlights
- Aromasin belongs to medicine class Aromatase Inhibitor.
- Treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women, both as adjuvant therapy and for metastatic disease.
- Approved by regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA for the treatment of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer.
- Inhibits the aromatase enzyme, is use for converting androgens to estrogens in postmenopausal women. By reducing estrogen levels, it helps slow or stop the growth of estrogen-dependent breast cancer cells.
Key Ingredients
Key Benefits
- Aromasin lowers estrogen levels in the body by inhibiting the aromatase enzyme, which is responsible for estrogen production. This is beneficial since some breast cancers grow in response to estrogen.
- It helps in reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women.
- It is also used to treat breast cancer that has spread beyond the breast and nearby lymph nodes.
Direction For Use
- The usual dose is 25 mg taken once daily after a meal. It is important to follow the specific instructions for doses provided by your healthcare provider.
- Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.
Safety Concern
- Common side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, joint pain, nausea, and headache. Serious side effects can include bone thinning (osteoporosis), liver problems, and severe allergic reactions.
- Regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is important to check for side effects and effectiveness, particularly bone density and liver function.
Avoid Aromasin (Exemestane) If
- Aromasin should not be used during pregnancy as it may harm the unborn baby.
- If you have a known allergy to exemestane or any other ingredients in the formulation, avoid using it.
- Aromasin is not recommended for premenopausal women because it is specifically intended for postmenopausal women whose estrogen levels are already low.
- Caution is needed if you have severe liver problems; the drug may not be recommended or may require dosage adjustments.
