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CHEMICAL NAME
EXEMESTANE.
INDICATIONS
Aromasin (EXEMESTANE) is used to treat breast cancer occurring after menopause. It acts by causing a decrease in hormone (estrogen) levels.
DIRECTIONS
Take exemestane by mouth, generally once daily after a meal or as directed.
SIDE EFFECTS
Hot flashes, nausea, fatigue, increased sweating, and increased appetite may occur. If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: swelling of the legs or feet, signs of infection such as fever or persistent sore throat, dark urine, stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies. Exemestane is not recommended for use during pregnancy. It is only recommended for use after menopause. Consult your doctor before using this drug. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the potential risk to the infant, if you are exposed to this drug then breast-feeding is not recommended.
OVERDOSAGE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
INFORMATION
Do not share this medication with others. If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up. Store at room temperature 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
NOTES
The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician,pharmacist,or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before taking the product.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: estrogens (e.g., ethinyl estradiol). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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