Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionExemestane (25mg)
UsageBreast cancer
CautionPotentially unsafe with Pregnancy Lactation
MG Medicals, Briefing of Exetraz 25mg 10 Tablet
Uses of Exetraz 25mg 10 TabletExetraz 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Exetraz 25mg 10 Tablet side reactionsSide Effects of Exetraz are Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Nausea, Increased sweating, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Fatigue.
How to take Exetraz 25mg 10 TabletTake this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Exetraz 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Exetraz 25mg 10 Tablet worksExetraz 25mg 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Exetraz 25mg 10 Tablet
- Exemestane should only be used in women who have reached menopause and cannot become pregnant. You should confirm your post-menopausal status through hormonal tests (LH, FSH and estradiol levels) before starting exemestane therapy.
- Exemestane should not be co-administered with estrogen-containing medications (such as hormone replacement therapy or birth control pills) as these can interfere with its action.
- Regular examinations to monitor reductions in bone mineral density and elevations in certain blood tests (AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and gamma glutamyl transferase, bilirubin, creatinine) are recommended in women receiving exemestane.
- Take precautions while driving or operating machinery as exemestane is known to cause drowsiness, sleepiness (somnolence), weakness (asthenia) and dizziness.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
caution
Exetraz 25mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Human and animal studies have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor.
Lactation
unsafe
Exetraz 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.
Driving
Exetraz 25mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
Kidney
Exetraz 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Exetraz 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
Exetraz 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Exetraz 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Exetraz 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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