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Xtane is a brand name of exemestane. Also know as generic Aromasin and it is manufactured by
Natco Pharma Limited. Its main use is to treat Breast cancer in women.
Exemestane Uses
Exemestane is used along with other medications for the treatment of estrogen-receptor positive
breast cancer (breast tumors that need estrogen to grow) in postmenopausal women, following
2 to 3 years of tamoxifen therapy. It is also used in later stages of estrogen-receptor positive
breast cancer (advanced breast cancer) in postmenopausal women who have not responded to
an anti-estrogen therapy earlier.
How it works
Exemestane is an anti-cancer drug which belongs to the class, st***dal aromatase inhibitors. It
works by inhibiting aromatase that is responsible for converting other hormones in the body
called androgens to estrogens, thereby reducing the amounts of estrogen in the body which in
turn slows or stops the growth of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow.
Precautions
XTANE (Exemestane) should nto be used by women who have not gone through menopause,
pregnant, breastfeeding, or lactose intolerant. Also disclose if you have osteoporosis, decreased
liver function, or decreased kidney function to make sure any necessary adjustments are made
to your dosage.