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celon
10 Tablet in 1 strip
Exemestane
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Overview
Xcel 25mg Tablet belongs to the category of anticancer medicines. These medicines are primarily used to treat hormone-dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women. The growth of cancer cells is uncontrollable and abnormal in the human body. It is difficult to diagnose cancer in early stages. When diagnosed in advanced stages, only the symptoms of the disease can be reduced. Xcel 25mg Tablet is usually given in combination with another anticancer medicine as a part of combination therapy to increase the efficacy of the treatment.
Breast Cancer, premenopausal ovarian suppression
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Xcel 25mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer medicine used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. The active ingredient of the Xcel is Exemestane which belongs to the drug class of aromatase inhibitor. It is taken orally with or without food as per doctor's advice. Xcel Tablet works by killing the cancer cells thereby reducing the size of the tumor. In this way, it prevents cancer cells from spreading to other parts of the body. The required dosage and duration of the medicine is decided by the doctor. This depends on the disease being treated and the stage of the disease. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of Xcel Tablet are mentioned below:
Fever
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Fracture
Hair loss
Headache
Confusion
Depression
Hot flushes
Dehydration
Eye irritation
Constipation
Osteoporosis
Body Sensation
Heavy sweating
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and vomiting
Weakness & Dizziness
Severe side effects:
Difficulty sleeping
Increased appetite
Low White Blood cell Counts
Skin rashes, itching, and irritation
Carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition where a nerve in the wrist is compressed)
Xcel 25mg Tablet is a prescription-based anticancer drug that should be administered orally. It is advised to take this tablet after consulting your healthcare expert.
Xcel 25mg Tablet is an anticancer medicine that belongs to the drug class of aromatase inhibitor. This drug blocks the function of the enzyme aromatase, which supports the secretion of the estrogen hormone in the female body. By blocking the enzyme, the secretion of estrogen slows down and eventually stops. Thats how, it prevents the further spreading of the cancer cells and kills them.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with this drug is still unknown. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking Xcel 25mg Tablet. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Xcel 25mg Tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Xcel 25mg Tablet is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking Xcel 25mg Tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Xcel 25mg Tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of Xcel 25mg Tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control ways and avoid pregnancy during the treatment with Xcel 25mg Tablet.
A person should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Xcel Tablet. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of medicine.
Swelling of hands, lips, and weight gain are some of the side effects observed after taking Xcel 25mg. To reduce them, the doctor may suggest some medication.
Skin becomes extremely sensitive after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet. It is advised to cover your skin exposed to direct sun rays and use high SPF sunscreen before going out.
It is advised to avoid taking analgesics/ antacids (medicines used to neutralize the stomach acid) while taking Xcel Tablet, as it may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
Keep your body hydrated as Diarrhea is one of the common side effects experienced after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet. Consult your doctor if it doesn't stop or if blood appears in your stools.
Monitor your blood sugar & pressure, Kidney & Liver function (KFT & LFT), Heart function, Vitamin D level and bone mineral density at proper intervals after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet.
In case you notice symptoms like blurred vision, difficulty breathing, cough & fever, and diarrhea while taking Xcel Tablet, consult your doctor immediately before these symptoms become severe.
If you experience any kind of symptoms after taking Xcel 25mg Tablet like unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, high temperature (fever), or other signs of infection, it is important to inform your doctor as soon as possible.
Xcel 25mg Tablet lowers the secretion of the estrogen hormone, which leads to a decrease in bone density. That's why taking this drug can cause osteoporosis and result in fractures. Your healthcare provider must go for a bone density test to monitor it at regular intervals.
No, Xcel 25mg Tablet is not approved to be given to men, it must be given only to women who have breast cancer at their menopausal stage.
Xcel 25mg Tablet may cause rashes and skin-associated irritation because taking this drug makes the skin sensitive to sunlight. It is advised to use high-SPF sunscreen while going out.
Xcel 25mg Tablet can pass through the mother's blood and harm the unborn baby. So it is advised not to give this drug to pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Taking Xcel Tablet may have some effect on kidney and liver. If patient have any history of liver and kidney disorders, healthcare provider must go for LFT and KFT test to monitor it.