Xtane Benefits & Uses

Xtane is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Xtane Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xtane Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xtane is used -

Severe

Bone Fracture
Visual Disturbance

Moderate

Osteoporosis
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Insomnia
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)
Fatigue
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)

Common

Excessive sweating
Hot Flashes

Xtane Related Warnings

Is the use of Xtane safe for pregnant women?

Xtane can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Xtane safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Xtane. Immediately discontinue Xtane if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.

Moderate
What is the effect of Xtane on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Xtane on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xtane on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Xtane on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Xtane on the Heart?

Xtane is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xtane with Other Drugs

Xtane should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Rifampicin

Phenytoin

Conjugated Estrogens

Ethinyl Estradiol

Carbamazepine

Xtane Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xtane unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Osteoporosis
Vitamin D Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Xtane

Is this Xtane habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Xtane has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Xtane as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Xtane only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Xtane is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Xtane Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xtane

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Xtane together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Xtane

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Xtane.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Xtane

Aromasin Tablet - ₹5073
Exmasin Tablet - ₹220
Exetraz Tablet - ₹810
Xcel Tablet - ₹320
Exemestane Tablet - ₹1059

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aromasin® (exemestane)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 315

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 542-543

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