Review the side-effects of Exemestane as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Chest pain, hypertension, accumulation of fluids.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety, headache, dizziness.
Skin- Rash, increased sweating, abnormal hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
Hormone- Hot flushes, weight gain.
Gastrointestinal- Low potential for nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, and increased appetite.
Blood- Abnormally low level of lymphocytes.
Musculoskeletal- Musculoskeletal pain, joint pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, coughing.
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Miscellaneous- Flu-like symptoms with fever, hoarseness; hypersensitivity, hives and itching.
Aromasin
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Chest pain, hypertension, accumulation of fluids.
Central Nervous System- Fatigue, depression, sleeplessness, anxiety, headache, dizziness.
Skin- Rash, increased sweating, abnormal hair growth, hair loss, and acne.
Hormone- Hot flushes, weight gain.
Gastrointestinal- Low potential for nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, anorexia, constipation, diarrhea, and increased appetite.
Blood- Abnormally low level of lymphocytes.
Musculoskeletal- Musculoskeletal pain, joint pain.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, coughing.
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Miscellaneous- Flu-like symptoms with fever, hoarseness; hypersensitivity, hives and itching.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Exemestane
Exemestane(Aromasin) generic is an aromatase inhibitor, prescribed for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are no longer responsive to anti-estrogen therapy. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen.Trade Names for Exemestane
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Aromasin
