Aromasin
Developed to target oestrogen production and indicated to support cancer treatment, this inhibitor is utilized to address hormone-sensitive malignancies.
Strengths: 25mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
exemestane generics
- Therapeutic class
Aromatase inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
Steroidal aromatase inactivator
- Minor side effects
hot flushes; fatigue; nausea
- Moderate side effects
insomnia; arthralgia; alopecia
- Dosage forms
Tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Pfizer
- Onset Time
2–3 days
- Duration
daily
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, out of reach of children.
- Drug interactions
oestrogen-containing therapies; st. john's wort
- Age restrictions
Not for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Contraindicated. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
Contraindications
pre-menopausal endocrine status; hypersensitivity to exemestane; severe renal impairment; severe hepatic impairment
Precautions and warnings
monitor bone mineral density; regular blood monitoring required; not for pre-menopausal women
Serious side effects
osteoporosis — requires immediate medical attention; pathological fractures — requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatitis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Developed to target oestrogen production and indicated to support cancer treatment, this inhibitor is utilized to address hormone-sensitive malignancies.
Mechanism of action
Exemestane is a steroidal aromatase inactivator that prevents the conversion of androgens into oestrogens in peripheral tissues. By reducing circulating oestrogen levels, it inhibits the growth of hormone-dependent breast carcinoma.
Aromasin
Developed to target oestrogen production and indicated to support cancer treatment, this inhibitor is utilized to address hormone-sensitive malignancies.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Exemestane
- Listed indication(s): Breast Cancer
Available option
- 30 tablets - 25 mg1439-25-mg-17320