Question 1

what is it like to take the drug aromasin (exemestane)?

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It is simple: Aromasin is a tablet which is commonly used to treat patients who have a diagnosis of Breast Cancer.
It has minimal, if any side effects and is proven to be highly effective in Hormone receptor positive type of Breast Cancer.

Question 2

does aromasin, (exemestane) a new drug for breast cancer, have steroids in it?

Accepted Answer

Aromasin (exemestane): Aromasin (exemestane) is a type of steroid. It blocks the conversion of male hormones into the strong estrogen, estrone.

Question 3

does aromasin (exemestane) have any effects?

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Aromasin (exemestane) side effect: It blocks conversion to estrogen so some serious side effects are: osteoporosis, bone fractures, blood clot, heart pain, stroke, hypertension. Common side effects are: hot flash, fatigue, hair loss, headache, insomnia, sweating, diarrhea, depression, dizziness, muscle pain, swelling, cough...

Question 4

what is the generic form of aromasin (exemestane)?

Accepted Answer

Aromasin (exemestane): "AROMASIN Tablets are contraindicated in patients with a known hypersensitivity to the drug or to any of the excipients."  "AROMASIN may cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman. " "AROMASIN Tablets should not be administered to premenopausal women."  See:  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=cf066b7a-032a-416c-8d40-15ba581423e3

Question 5

can you take aromasin (exemestane) and theroxin together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I assume you meant thyroxine.  It's best to take thyroxine on an empty stomach for maximum absorption but if taken together, there is no interactions between the two drugs.

Question 6

well groups of people should not take  aromasin (exemestane)?

Accepted Answer

No.: Aromasin (exemestane) is used to treat breast cancer in hormone-positive, post-menopausal women.  While it is similar to tamoxifen, which is used to both prevent and treat breast cancer, Aromasin (exemestane) is not indicated for breast cancer prevention in healthy (well) women.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: aromasin (exemestane)?

Accepted Answer

AI: Aromasin (exemestane) is a steroidal aromatase inhibitor that permanently blocks the activity of the enzyme aromatase, blocking the conversion of adrenal androgens into estrogen by peripheral tissues (such as fatty tissue).  It is currently used for treatment of er positive, early or advanced stage breast cancer.

Question 8

are there foods i should avoid while taking aromasin (exemestane)?

Accepted Answer

No.: Aromasin (exemestane) can cause intestinal upset, but you can eat anything you want.

Question 9

what risks are there from the long-term use of aromasin (exemestane)?

Accepted Answer

Bone effects: Aromasin (exemestane) is an aromatase Inhibitor(AI) which when used to treat breast cancer causes effects on the bone density which can lead to osteoporosis in some women. So monitoring of Bone mineral density(BMD) is recommended and appropriate treatment offered if there is a significant bone loss after 1-2 years of use of this drug. Ask your doctor more about this issue.

Question 10

what is the aromasin (exemestane) half life? can i take it every other day or less?

Accepted Answer

About 24 hours: In women who take this medication for treatment of breast cancer,it is advised that Aromasin (exemestane) be taken once daily. Not knowing your medical condition or indication as to why you are taking it, you should ask your doctor if he would advise you to take it once daily or less frequently.

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Can you take aromasin (exemestane) and theroxin together?

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Well groups of people should not take aromasin (exemestane)?

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What is the definition or description of: aromasin (exemestane)?

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