Exemestane (Exemestane)
Overview of Exemestane
A steroidal aromatase inhibitor, used in the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women in whom anti-estrogen therapy has failed.
Indication of Exemestane
Exemestane is primarily indicated in conditions like Male hypersexuality, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Breast cancer.
Contraindication of Exemestane
Exemestane is contraindicated in conditions like Premenopausal breast cancer,Pregnancy,Breast feeding.
Side Effects of Exemestane
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Exemestane, which give rise to further complications include Tumors.,Exemestane produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Breast cancer. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Exemestane therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Exemestane include Nausea, Faligue.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Exemestane are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Dizziness, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Vomiting, Alopecia, Anorexia, Constipation, Insomnia, Abdominal pain, Sweating, Peripheral edema, Rashes, Dyspepsia, Depression, Thrombocytopenia, Hot flushes, Leucopenia, Alopecia, dizziness, dyspepsia.
Precautions of Exemestane
Exemestane Tablets should not be administered to premenopausal women. Exemestane should not be coadministered with estrogen-containing agents as these could interfere with its pharmacologic action.