EXEMESTANE

(ex e MES tane) Brand: Aromasin

What is the most significant information I must know about exemestane?

• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to exemestane, if you have not started menopause, or if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant.

• Do not use exemestane if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn child.

What is exemestane?

• Exemestane lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of determined types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

• Exemestane is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after surgery, radiation, or another cancer medications have been tried without success.

• Exemestane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.

What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking exemestane?

• You must not use exemestane if you are allergic to it, or:

· if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant; or

· if you have not yet completed menopause, and are still having menstrual periods.

• To create certain exemestane is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have:

· liver malady; or

· kidney disease.

• Exemestane can decrease bone mineral density, which may magnify your risk of developing osteoporosis. Conversation to your doctor about your individual risk of bone loss.

• FDA pregnancy category X. Exemestane is not for use in women of child-bearing age. Do not use exemestane if you are pregnant. This medication can harm an unborn child or reason birth defects. Speak your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

• You may need to take a pregnancy test till using exemestane, to create certain you are not pregnant.

• It is not known whether exemestane passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. You must not breast-feed while using this medicine.

How must I take exemestane?

• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.

• Exemestane is generally taken once for day, after a meal. Try to take the medication at the same time every day.

• Use exemestane regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely. You may need to hold taking take this medicine for up to 5 years.

• While using exemestane, you may need frequent blood tests.

• Store in the original container at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

What must I avoid while taking exemestane?

• This medication can pass into body fluids (including urine, feces, vomit, semen, vaginal fluid). For at least 48 hours after you receive a doze, avoid allowing your body fluids to come into contact with your hands or another surfaces. Patients and caregivers must wear rubber gloves while cleaning up body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands till and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens apart from another laundry.

• Body fluids must not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. Use condoms during sexual activity to avoid exposure to body fluids.

• This medicine may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert.

What are the possible side effects of exemestane?

• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.

• Call your doctor at once if you have:

· new or unusual bone pain;

· swelling in your hands or feet;

· feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; or

· chest pain, sudden numbness or weakness, sudden headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance.

• General side effects may include:

· hot flashes;

· headache, weary feeling;

· joint pain;

· nausea, heighten appetite;

· sleep problems (insomnia); or

· heighten sweating.

• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What another drugs will affect exemestane?

• Another drugs may interact with exemestane, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist can provide more information about exemestane.

Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.

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