Aromasin 25mg (Exemestane)

What is Aromasin 25 mg?

Aromasin 25Mg Tablet is a medication prescribed for the treatment of breast cancer. Aromasin 25Mg Tablet belongs to a family of anti-estrogens and is mostly used to arrest the synthesis of estrogen by the release of an enzyme known as aromatase. Certain types of breast cancer are ER-positive and have estrogen receptors that require estrogen to grow and spread. Therefore it is important to lower the estrogen levels to decelerate the spread of hormone-responsive cancer. The drug may also be used to treat advanced stages of breast cancer in postmenopausal women, where there has been consistent progress in the disease following tamoxifen therapy.

Aromasin 25Mg Tablet is mostly used to treat women who have reached menopausal years, with early symptoms of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. However, the medication is contraindicated in pregnant, premenopausal, or lactating women.

Common side effects of Aromasin 25Mg Tablet include severe joint pain, headaches, hot flashes, and excessive sweating which are typical symptoms of estrogen deficiency, as caused by the drug. Patients of breast cancer also exhibit symptoms of exhaustion and nausea. Sudden outbreaks of acne or weight gain are also associated with the dosage of the drug. Aromasin 25Mg Tablet is known to have androgenic properties like that of formestane, and may also cause a decline in lymphocytes.

Information given here is based on the salt and content of the medicine. The effect and uses of medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult an Oncologist before using this medicine.

Aromasin 25 mg Uses?

• Breast cancer

This medicine is used in the treatment of early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women and in women who have been treated with tamoxifen for 2 to 3 years without much clinical response.

How Dose Aromasin 25 mg work?

Aromasin 25 mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.

How to take Aromasin 25 mg?

Exemestane comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day after a meal. Take exemestane at around the same time every day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.

Aromasin 25 mg Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to exemestane or any other components present along with it.

Aromasin 25 mg Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

What are the Side effects Of Aromasin 25 mg?

In addition to its intended effect, Aromasin 25Mg Tablet may cause some unwanted effects too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience any adverse reaction to the medication.

• Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
• Headache
• Nausea
• Increased sweating
• Musculoskeletal (bone
• muscle or joint) pain