Exemestane (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: exemestane
Pack: Exemestane (Apo) 25 mg tablet, 30, blister pack
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-EXEMESTANE exemestane 25mg tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
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 use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, sugar coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, circular, biconvex, sugar-coated tablets
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 tablets pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
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