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Exemestane
How Exemestane works
Exemestane is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
Side Effects
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Headache, Nausea, Increased sweating, Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain, Fatigue
Usage
Exemestane is used in the treatment of breast cancer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Exemestane a steroid/ contains steroids?It has a steroidal structure and inhibits hormone aromatase in the body
Q. Is Exemestane a chemo drug?Exemestane is an anti-cancer drug used in the chemotherapy of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer (breast tumors that need estrogen to grow) in postmenopausal women
Q. Is Exemestane safe?Exemestane is relatively safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Does Exemestane cause hair loss/ diarrhea/ depression/ osteoporosis?Hair loss (alopecia), diarrhea, depression, thinning and weakening of bones (osteoporosis) are among the known side effects of Exemestane
Q. Does Exemestane cause weight gain/ bloating or heart failure?Heart failure and weight gain are rare side effects observed. Bloating is not among the known side effects of Exemestane. However, please consult your doctor if you experience such side effect
Q. Is Exemestane a good PCT?Exemestane is an aromatase inhibitor used as a post cycle therapy (PCT) to regulate hormone levels in the body following a course of anabolic steroids (pro-hormone therapies commonly used for muscle building by body builders)
Q. Does Exemestane cause gyno?It prevents gynecomastia, colloquially referred to as ‘gyno' (enlargement of breasts in men), a common side effect of anabolic steroids.
