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Aromasin Exemestane and/or alternatives
Aromasin 25mg
Manufacturer: Pfizer Source Country : AustraliaShipped from : Australia
Aromasin 25mg
Manufacturer: Pfizer Source Country : United KingdomShipped from : United Kingdom
Exemestane 25mg
Generic Alternative to Aromasin 25mgManufacturer: Pfizer Source Country : New Zealand
Shipped from : New Zealand
Exemestane 25mg
Generic Alternative to Aromasin 25mgMarketed as Med-Exemestane in Canada Manufacturer: Jamp Pharma Corp. Source Country : Canada
Shipped from : Canada
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Description of Aromasin
Aromasin is an oral medication prescribed as an adjuvant for the treatment of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer in its early stages. Only postmenopausal women who have undergone chemotherapy/ radiotherapy/ surgery can buy Aromasin as a follow up medication to reduce chances of a recurrence of their condition. The key ingredient present in this medicine is exemestane. Exemestane belongs to a class of drugs termed as aromatase inhibitors. The generic name of Aromasin is Exemestane .
Indications & Dosage of Aromasin
Aromasin is indicated in women with advanced breast cancer which has developed further after treatment with tamoxifen for a period of two years or more. The drug is also used in adjuvant therapy following a switch from two or three years of tamoxifen in women who have attained menopause and have been diagnosed with estrogen-receptor positive early breast cancer. Besides the approved usage of Aromasin, doctors may be in a position to prescribe this medicine to treat other ailments.
The usual recommended dosage of Aromasin is one 25mg tablet per day. For patients taking Aromasin with a CYP 3A4 inducer, the dosage may be modified to 50 mg tablets, one per day. The tablets should always be taken after or with food and preferably at the same time each day. Aromasin should be stored at approximately 25 degrees Celsius, away from heat and moisture.
Side Effects & Interactions of Aromasin
Most of the side effects of Aromasin are moderate and temporary in nature. Some of the common effects of Aromasin experienced by women are listed below:
- Hot flashes
- Fatigue
- Changes in appetite
- Excessive sweating
- Body ache, especially in the back, muscles, joints
- Anxiety, insomnia
- Gut problems
- Nausea or vomiting
There may be mild side effects other than those mentioned above. The doctor should be informed if they persist. A few severe side effects of using Aromasin are as follows:
All severe side effects should be reported to the doctor as soon as possible, including allergic reactions like rashes, hives, chest pain, etc. which require immediate medical attention.
Thalidomide interacts majorly with Aromasin. Any drug containing estrogen should not be taken with Aromasin. Some drugs which interact mildly with Aromasin are estradiol, amobarbital, atripla, aspirin and dexamethasone. The doctor should be informed about all the current medications of the patient to ensure efficacy and reduce the side effects
Warnings & Precautions of Aromasin
People who buy Aromasin should know about the precautions to be taken while using Aromasin. People allergic to exemestane should not take the drug. People having trouble with their kidneys, liver, or menstrual cycle should consult a doctor before using the drug. Aromasin use can lead to osteoporosis. Aromasin is contraindicated in pregnant women and nursing women. It is a pregnancy category D drug and causes harm to the fetus. Premenopause women should never take Aromasin unless absolutely necessary.
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