Xtane (Exemestane) 25mg

Xtane (Exemestane) is a generic aromatase inhibitor indicated for:

1. adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with estrogen-receptor positive early breast cancer who have received two to three years of tamoxifen and are switched to Exemestane for completion of a total of five consecutive years of adjuvant hormonal therapy

2. treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose disease has progressed following tamoxifen therapy.

Exemestane dosage

Recommended Dose: One 25 mg tablet once daily after a meal

Exemestane Side Effects

Exemestane may cause serious side effects, including: 

Bone loss.

Exemestane decreases the amount of estrogen in your body which may reduce your bone mineral density (BMD) over time. This may increase your risk for bone fractures or weak and brittle bones (osteoporosis). Your doctor may check your bones during treatment with Exemestane if you have osteoporosis or at risk for osteoporosis. 

The most common side effects of Exemestane in women with early breast cancer include

• hot flashes  • headache

• feeling tired  • trouble sleeping

The most common side effects of Exemestane in women with advanced breast cancer include

1.hot flashes  2.increased sweating

3.nausea  4.increased appetite  5.feeling tired

Your doctor will do blood tests to check your vitamin D level before starting treatment with Exemestane. 

Exemestane may cause decreased fertility in males and females. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about fertility.