| Pharmacy Drug Brand Name: | Aromasin® |
| Active Ingredient(s): | exemestane |
| Strength(s) / Dose(s): | 25mg |
| Delivery / Dosage Form(s): | Tablets |
| Company Manufacturer Name: | Pharmacia |
| Availability / Prescription: | Prescription only |
| Dated Approved by FDA *: | October 21, 1999 |
* Approval by the FDA does not necessarily mean that this drug is available for consumers at this time.
What is Aromasin used for?
Aromasin is used to treat advanced breast cancer in women who can no longer have children (postmenopausal) whose disease or damage has gotten worse after treatment with tamoxifen.
The safety and effectiveness of Aromasin in women who can still have children (premenopausal) has not been determined.
General Precautions with Aromasin:
Do not take Aromasin if you are pregnant. Aromasin may cause birth defects or even death to an unborn baby. Aromasin has only been studied in postmenopausal women.
Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems.
What should I tell my doctor or health care (healthcare) provider?
Because certain other medications can interact with Aromasin, review all medications that you are taking with your health care (healthcare) provider, including those that you take without a prescription. It is important to avoid taking any medications containing estrogen along with Aromasin, because they may interfere with the action of Aromasin.
If you are breastfeeding and accidentally exposed to Aromasin tell your doctor right away.
What are some possible side effects of Aromasin? (This is not a comprehensive list of possible side effects assosciated with Aromasin. Your doctor or pharmacist can provide expert advice on the possible side effects of this drug).
Side effects of Aromasin are generally mild to moderate. Side effects can include:
- Feeling tired
- Nausea
- Hot flashes
- pain or discomfort
- Depression
- Inability to sleep
- Anxiety
- Shortness of breath
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Swelling of arms and legs
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain or discomfort
- Loss of appetite
- Coughing
- Flu-like symptoms
- High blood pressure
- Constipation