Exemestane

Indications & Dose:

Adjuvant treatment of oestrogen-receptorpositive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women following 2–3 years of tamoxifen therapy | Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women in whom antioestrogen therapy has failed 

• BY MOUTH

Adult: 25 mg daily

Contraindications:

Not indicated for premenopausal women

Side Effects:

Common or very common Abdominal pain . alopecia . anorexia . constipation . depression . dizziness . dyspepsia . fatigue . headache . hot flushes . insomnia . nausea . rash . sweating . vomiting

Uncommon Asthenia . drowsiness . peripheral oedema

Rare Leucopenia . thrombocytopenia

PREGNANCY Avoid.
BREAST FEEDING Avoid.
HEPATIC IMPAIRMENT Manufacturer advises caution.
RENAL IMPAIRMENT Manufacturer advises caution. 

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