Exemestane

Exemestane is used for:

Treating advanced breast cancer in women past menopause whose disease has progressed after treatment with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Exemestane is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by stopping the production of estrogen, which the breast cancer tumor needs to survive.

Do NOT use Exemestane if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Exemestane
• you have not undergone menopause
• you are pregnant or breast-feeding
• you are taking any medicines that contain estrogen

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Exemestane :

Some medical conditions may interact with Exemestane . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have liver or kidney disease

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Exemestane . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Estrogens because they may decrease Exemestane 's effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Exemestane may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.