Xtane (Exemestane) Tablet

Description

Description

This page contains brief details about the drug exemestane, it’s indication, dosage & administaration, mechanism of action, related brands with strength, warnings and common side effects.

Date of Approval

Exemestane is an anticancer medication that was approved for its medical use on 21st October 1999.

Mechanism of Action of Exemestane

Exemestane is a steroidal agent that belongs to the class of third-generation aromatase inhibitors. The aromatase enzyme is responsible for producing the female sex hormone estrogen. Exemestane irreversibly inactivates the aromatase enzyme, lowers estrogen production, and ultimately slows the development of cancer cells.

Uses of Exemestane

Exemestane Tablet has been developed to treat early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have taken Tamoxifen and other treatments before.

Exemestane Dosage available

Exemestane is available as a tablet in a dose of 25mg. Take Exemestane Tablet once a day after food.