Uses:
- Treatment of hormone-dependent early breast cancer in postmenopausal women after completing 2–3 years of treatment with Tamoxifen.
- Treatment of hormone-dependent advanced breast cancer.
Therapeutic Effects:
- Inhibits the enzyme aromatase, reducing the conversion of androgens to estrogen.
- Reduces estrogen levels in the body, stopping or reducing the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.
Important Safety Information:
- Do not take if allergic to Exemestane or any other ingredients.
- Not recommended for adolescents and children under 18.
- Inform doctor before starting treatment if you have liver or kidney problems.
- Inform doctor if you have a history of bone conditions.
- Use effective birth control during treatment.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
- Inform healthcare provider about all medications, including prescribed, over-the-counter, nutritional supplements, and herbal products.
- Certain medications may interact with Xcel 25mg, reducing effectiveness or causing undesirable side effects.
Storage:
- Keep tablets away from light and moisture.
- Keep tablets out of reach of children and animals.
- No special storage conditions required.
How to Consume:
- Swallow tablet whole with water.
- Usual recommended dose is one tablet daily.
- Avoid chewing, breaking, or crushing tablet.
- Dosage and administration frequency determined by physician based on medical condition.
Safety Advice:
- Pregnancy: Do not take if pregnant.
- Breastfeeding: Unsafe to breastfeed while taking Xcel 25mg.
- Lungs: Consult doctor if you have lung conditions.
- Liver: Inform physician about any underlying liver disorders.
- Alcohol: Speak with physician about alcohol consumption.
- Driving: May affect ability to drive, avoid driving if feeling tired or weak.
Side Effects:
- Serious: Lowered white blood cell count, reduced platelets, allergic reactions, difficulty breathing.
- Common: Numbness and hand pain, depression, high liver enzyme levels, diarrhea, nausea, joint and back pain, fatigue, abdomen pain, swelling in hands and feet, muscle pain, tingling, pain, coldness, weakness in parts of the hand.
Word of Advice:
- Inform doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney diseases.
- Xcel 25mg reduces estrogen levels, which can weaken bones.
- Do not get pregnant or breastfeed while taking Xcel 25mg.
- Use effective contraception throughout treatment.
FAQs:
Can Xcel 25mg cause bone disease? Xcel 25mg can weaken bones and increase the risk of fractures. Your provider might ask you to do a bone mineral density (BMD) test while taking this medicine.
Will it affect my contraception or fertility? Xcel 25mg is generally given to postmenopausal women. However, some people find that they start to have periods again after taking Exemestane. If this happens, it’s important to use reliable contraception.
Can Xcel 25mg be used in men? Xcel 25mg is not approved for use in men.
Are there any drug interactions with Xcel 25mg? Yes, Xcel 25mg may interact with certain medications. Inform your healthcare provider of all medications you are taking before starting treatment.
Can Xcel 25mg cause any kidney-related problems? Care should be taken if you have any kidney-based problems. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney problems.
Fact Box:
- Molecule name: Exemestane.
- Therapeutic class: Anti-Cancer.
- Pharmacological class: Aromatase Inhibitor.
- Indication: Hormone-dependent breast cancer.