Xtane 25mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Manufactured By
Natco Pharma
Pack of
30 Tablets
Salt Composition
Exemestane
Storage
Keep in cold place
All Substitutes
Overview
Xtane 25mg tablet is a hormone therapy medication and it is used in the treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. The generic name of this medication is Exemestane. It is a steroidal aromatase inhibitor that reduces the level of estrogen which as a result stops cell proliferation of cancer cells. It is a prescription-based medication whose dosage is decided by the doctor.
Indication
Breast Cancer
Description
Aromasin is an enzyme that helps in the conversion of androgens to estrogen in post-menopausal women. This estrogen influences the cancer cells to undergo uncontrollable cell growth. Xtane binds to the aromasin enzyme and inhibits its function of forming estrogen. This a result decreases the formation of estrogen. Furthermore, Xtane decreases the tumor size while stopping the cell proliferation.
Side Effects
Most side effects of Xtane 25mg Tablet do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately.
Swelling of arms and feet
Shortness of breath
Decrease in WBCs
Extreme fatigue
Low mental health
High cholesterol level
Dizziness
Headache
Wheezing
Hair loss
Joint and muscle pain
Trouble in sleeping
How To Use
Xtane medicine is prescribed by the doctor hence, it is advisable to follow the prescription. Xtane 25mg tablet is taken orally once daily after the meal.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafe
It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking medicine.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Do not take Xtane 25mg Tablet without consulting the doctor, in case of pregnancy.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Without a doctor's consultation, do not take this medicine if you're breastfeeding.
Driving
danger
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery, you may feel dizzy as one of the side effects of the medicine.
Kidney
caution
Do not consume Xtane 25mg Tablet without a doctor's consultation in case of kidney problems.
Liver
caution
Share your medical history with the doctor in case of liver disease before taking this medicine.
Missed Doses
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane 25mg Tablet, consult your doctor. Don’t double up the next dose to cope with the missed one unless your doctor recommends it.
FAQs
Xtane 25mg tablet is an anticancer capsule that is primarily used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Xtane 25mg tablets are taken orally once every day after a meal.
It is advisable to store the Xtane tablets at a place below 30°C.
Avoid drinking alcohol during the treatment with Xtane 25mg even though no interactions of both are known.
The doctor decides for how long the treatment with Xtane 25mg will continue depending on the stage, and health of the patient.
