AROMASIN (Exemestane) is an aromatase-inhibitor drug that is prescribed for the post-menopausal patients with estrogen-positive breast cancer. AROMASIN (Exemestane) reduce the levels of estrogen and thereby slowdown the progression of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. AROMASIN (Exemestane) should be started after 2-3 years of tamoxifen treatment. AROMASIN (Exemestane) can considerably decrease the recurrence of breast cancer and it is comparatively better adjuvant therapy than Tamoxifen in the medical management of breast cancer.
Who should not take AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
AROMASIN (Exemestane) is contraindicated in patients with chronic liver and/or kidney diseases, bone metabolic disorders and women who are still having menstrual cycle. AROMASIN (Exemestane) is a Pregnancy – D category drug and it should be avoided in pregnancy and also if you are expecting a pregnancy. If you are allergic to any class of aromatase inhibitors, you should not take AROMASIN (Exemestane). You must avoid taking AROMASIN (Exemestane), if you taking drugs such as rifampicin, carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, corticosteroids like dexamethasone, anti-viral drugs and even St. John’s wort.
AROMASIN (Exemestane) Side Effects:
AROMASIN (Exemestane) can cause serious side effects like foetal malformation and even death, if taken by a pregnant mother. But most of the side effects are mild to moderate such as osteoarthritis, decrease in bone mineral density with moderate pain in the bones, chest pain with numbness, dizziness, impaired judgement, nausea, mood swings, behavioural changes, alteration in sleep patterns, visual changes, hot flashes, increased sweating and hypertension. Some of the rare adverse events are general fatigue, pain in extremities, back pain, edema, myalgia and allergic reactions.
How should I take AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
The recommended dosage for the AROMASIN (Exemestane) is 25 mg, once daily. In some of the patients taking other drugs like Phenytoin, an adjusted dosage of AROMASIN (Exemestane) is required. The following instruction should be followed to take the AROMASIN (Exemestane) – 25 mg (Daily): (1) Take AROMASIN (Exemestane) with a full glass of water, preferably after the meals 2) Take AROMASIN (Exemestane) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take AROMASIN (Exemestane) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take AROMASIN (Exemestane) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take AROMASIN (Exemestane) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow AROMASIN (Exemestane) on a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep AROMASIN (Exemestane) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking AROMASIN (Exemestane) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking AROMASIN (Exemestane) for as long as your health care provider tells you. For AROMASIN (Exemestane) to treat your early or advanced breast cancer or keep you from getting the symptoms, you have to take AROMASIN (Exemestane) as often and in the way AROMASIN (Exemestane) as prescribed.
What should I know about AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
- Take AROMASIN (Exemestane) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- You should take AROMASIN (Exemestane) only after the meals.
- For AROMASIN (Exemestane) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
- Try to perform Bone Mineral Densitometry tests regularly and also the laboratory tests like magnesium, phosphorus and calcium.
- It is important to take AROMASIN (Exemestane) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
- Do not stop taking AROMASIN (Exemestane) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
- Some of the drugs may interact with AROMASIN (Exemestane) and hence you should consult with your Physician before taking these drugs.
- Sometimes AROMASIN (Exemestane) can cause dizziness and/or impaired judgement and hence you should avoid driving and handling hazardous machineries after you took AROMASIN (Exemestane).
- Store AROMASIN (Exemestane) as per the instructions on the label.
What happens if I miss a dose of AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
Try to take AROMASIN (Exemestane) at the same time every day. Take the missed dose of AROMASIN (Exemestane) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take AROMASIN (Exemestane) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
What happens if I overdose of AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
If you suspect over dosage of AROMASIN (Exemestane), try to seek emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on AROMASIN (Exemestane)?
AROMASIN (Exemestane) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for AROMASIN (Exemestane) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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