Aromasin

Common use

Aromasin lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.
Aromasin is used to treat early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Early breast cancer is cancer that has not spread outside the breast. Advanced breast cancer is cancer that has spread to other parts of the body.

Dosage and direction

Take Aromasin exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Aromasin is usually taken once per day, after a meal. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day. Use Aromasin regularly to get the most benefit.

Precautions

You should not use Aromasin if you are allergic to exemestane, or if: you are pregnant or able to become pregnant; or you have not yet completed menopause, and are still having menstrual periods.
To make sure Aromasin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver or kidney disease; or if you are still having menstrual periods.
Exemestane can decrease bone mineral density, which may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk of bone loss.
You should not breastfeed while using this medicine and for 1 month after your last dose.

Contraindications

You should not use Aromasin if you are allergic to exemestane, if you have not started menopause, or if you are pregnant or able to become pregnant.
Do not use Aromasin if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby.
This medicine is for use only in women who can no longer get pregnant. Exemestane can harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medicine if you are pregnant or may become pregnant. You may need to have a negative pregnancy test before starting this treatment.
If you are not past menopause, use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are taking Aromasin and for at least 1 month after your last dose. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Aromasin: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have: chest pain or pressure; new or unusual bone pain; swelling in your hands or feet; feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion; or signs of a blood clot - sudden numbness or weakness, problems with vision or speech, swelling or redness in an arm or leg.
Common Aromasin side effects may include: hot flashes; headache, feeling tired; joint pain; nausea; increased appetite; sleep problems (insomnia); or increased sweating.

Drug interaction

Many drugs may interact with exemestane, and some drugs should not be used at the same time. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed here.

Missed dose

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store in the original container at room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C), away from moisture and heat, kids and pets. Do not use after expiration term.