Xtane (Exemestane)

Xtane 25mg tablet is an anticancer drug with the active ingredient Exemestane. It belongs to the medication class known as aromatase inhibitors. In postmenopausal women, it is used to treat hormone-dependent early breast cancer after completing 2-3 years of treatment with Tamoxifen. In addition, it also treats hormone-dependent advanced breast cancer.  Cancer is a disorder in which cells multiply in an uncontrolled and abnormal manner. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Exemestane or any of the other ingredients of this medicine and if you have not been through the menopause stage, also if you think you are pregnant or breastfeeding. 

Xtane 25mg tablet is not recommended for adolescents and children under the age of 18. Inform your doctor before starting the treatment, if you have problems with your liver or kidney or if you have a history of the bone condition as this medicine can make you lose mineral content and decrease its strength. Inform your doctor if you take any other medicine while under this treatment. Regular checking will be conducted to monitor the vitamin D level, if your level is below normal you will be given vitamin D.  You need to tell your doctor about all the medications you are taking recently before taking this medicine. Use effective birth control during the treatment with this medicine. 

Breast cancer

Xtane 25mg inhibits the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the conversion of androgens (male hormones) to estrogen (female hormones). By inhibiting aromatase, Xtane 25mg reduces the levels of estrogen in the body. This can stop or reduce the growth of different hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells, which depends on estrogen. 

Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications may interact such as Rifampicin, Carbamazepine, or phenytoin, and St. John Wort interacts with Xtane 25mg and reduce effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects. 

• Keep the tablets away from light and moisture.
• Keep the tablets out of the reach of children and animals.
• This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.

Swallow the tablet whole with water. The usual recommended dose is one tablet daily. Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing it. Your physician will choose the dosage and administration frequency based on the medical condition because it differs for each person.