About exemestan e
Aromatase inhibitor
Used for
- Treats hormone-sensitive breast cancer after menopause
- Used after initial tamoxifen treatment for early breast cancer
- Treats advanced breast cancer after other hormone therapy
Usual adult dose
25 mg by mouth once daily after a meal.
Common side effects
- Hot flashes and sweating
- Joint or muscle pain
- Tiredness and headache
- Nausea
Important warnings
- Can reduce bone density and increase fracture risk
- May cause fetal harm; not for use during pregnancy
- Can affect liver function and blood cell counts
- Effectiveness may be reduced by estrogen-containing medicines
Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy; it may harm an unborn baby. Pregnancy status should be checked before treatment.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not recommended during treatment and for one month after the last dose.
Interactions
- Estrogen-containing medicines may reduce its effect
- Rifampin may lower exemestane levels
- Strong CYP3A4 inducers, such as carbamazepine or phenytoin, may reduce levels
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.