Brand name: Exemestane (Apotex) TM
Active ingredients: exemestane
What it is used for
Exemestane is indicated for:, Sequential adjuvant treatment of estrogen receptor positive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have received prior adjuvant tamoxifen therapy., Treatment of estrogen receptor positive advanced breast cancer in women with natural or induced postmenopausal status whose disease has progressed following antiestrogen therapy.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White to off-white, circular, biconvex, sugar-coated tablets
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient exemestane
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems