Aromasin

Common Name: exemestane

How does Aromasin work?

Exemestane belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medicines known as antineoplastics. Exemestane is often used for treatment of breast cancers that depend on estrogen for growth and survival. It is used to treat breast cancer in women who are past menopause and who are no longer responding to the beneficial effects of tamoxifen, another antineoplastic drug. Exemestane fights cancer by attaching to and inactivating an enzyme known as aromatase. This prevents the aromatase enzyme from supplying the estrogen that allows certain types of breast cancers to grow and survive. Your doctor may choose to use this medication for other conditions not listed here. If you're unsure why you are taking this medication, please ask your doctor.

How should I use Aromasin?

The recommended dose of exemestane is 25 mg once daily, at the same time each day, taken after a meal. It is important to use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of this medicine, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one. Go back to your regular dosing schedule and check with your doctor. Exemestane should be stored at room temperature, away from children. Many things can affect the dose of medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a different dose than the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using the medication without consulting your doctor.

What form(s) does Aromasin come in?

Exemestane is available as a round, off-white to slightly gray tablet containing 25 mg exemestane. Nonmedicinal ingredients include mannitol, crospovidone, polysorbate 80, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, colloidal silicon dioxide, cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, magnesium stearate, simethicone, polyethylene glycol, sucrose, magnesium carbonate, titanium dioxide, methylparaben, and polyvinyl alcohol. This medication does not contain yeast or gluten.

What should I NOT take with Aromasin?

Exemestane should not be used by: anyone allergic to any of the ingredients women who have not entered menopause pregnant or breast-feeding women

Are there any other precautions or warnings for Aromasin?

Kidney or liver disease: It is not known whether moderate or severe kidney disease or liver disease increases the chances of side effects during treatment. Caution should be exercised. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: This medication should not be taken by pregnant or breast-feeding women.