Aromasin
Exemestane tablets for breast cancer. It lowers oestrogen levels in postmenopausal women by permanently blocking the aromatase enzyme.
- Category
- Oncology Support
- Active ingredient
- Exemestane
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 25mg
This listing uses Aromasin as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Aromasin vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Aromasin details
- Condition
- Breast Cancer
- Alternative names
- exemestane
- Therapeutic class
- Steroidal Aromatase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Aromatase Inhibitor
- Contraindications
- pregnancy; premenopausal status; hypersensitivity to exemestane
- Minor side effects
- hot flushes; fatigue; joint pain
- Moderate side effects
- increased sweating; insomnia; nausea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Pfizer
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Rifampin; St. John's Wort; Oestrogen-containing medications
- Age restrictions
- Approved for postmenopausal females.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; severe osteoporosis, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Exemestane tablets for breast cancer. It lowers oestrogen levels in postmenopausal women by permanently blocking the aromatase enzyme.
Mechanism of action
Irreversibly binds to and inactivates the aromatase enzyme, causing sub-detectable oestrogen levels in postmenopausal women.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Strictly contraindicated due to fetal toxicity. Breastfeeding: Do not use.
What you will receive
Aromasin is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Exemestane, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.