Exemestane Stada

Exemestane Stada

exemestane

Manufacturer:

Stada

Distributor:

HK Medical Supplies
/
Health Express
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Exemestane
Indications/Uses
Adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women w/ oestrogen receptor positive invasive early breast cancer, following 2-3 yr of initial adjuvant tamoxifen therapy. Treatment of advanced breast cancer in women w/ natural or induced postmenopausal status whose disease has progressed following anti-oestrogen therapy.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & elderly 1 tab (25 mg) once daily.
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Pre-menopausal women. Pregnancy & lactation.
Special Precautions
Post-menopausal status should be ascertained prior to treatment. Reduction in bone mineral density & increased fracture rate. Hepatic or renal impairment. May impair ability to drive & use machines. Women of perimenopausal status or child-bearing potential. Not recommended in childn & adolescents.
Adverse Reactions
Insomnia; headache; hot flushes; nausea; increased sweating; joint & musculoskeletal pain; fatigue. Anorexia; depression; dizziness, carpal tunnel syndrome; abdominal pain, vomiting, constipation, dyspepsia, diarrhoea; rash, alopecia; osteoporosis, fracture; pain, peripheral oedema.
Drug Interactions
Use cautiously w/ CYP3A4 substrates w/ narrow therapeutic window. Negated pharmacological action w/ oestrogen-containing medicines.
MIMS Class
Cancer Hormone Therapy
ATC Classification
L02BG06 - exemestane ; Belongs to the class of enzyme inhibitors. Used in treatment of neoplastic diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Exemestane Stada FC tab 25 mg
Packing/Price
100's
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