Aromasin Dosage Information: Forms, Potencies, Administration Methods, and Additional Details
Aromasin, a prescription medication, is a vital part of endocrine therapy (hormone therapy) used to treat advanced breast cancer that didn't respond or stopped responding to tamoxifen, and as an adjuvant (add-on) treatment for early breast cancer in specific cases. This article aims to provide a clear understanding of Aromasin, its usage, potential interactions, and safety measures.
Aromasin contains the active drug exemestane, which is also available as a generic drug. The recommended dosage for all its approved uses is 25 mg once per day, taken after a meal. It comes as an oral tablet, and the strength of Aromasin tablets is 25 milligrams (mg).
However, it's essential to be aware of potential drug interactions when taking Aromasin. Common interactions involve medications or supplements that may influence estrogen levels or interfere with its aromatase inhibitor action. For instance, drugs with estrogenic effects, such as digoxin, could potentially interfere with Aromasin’s efficacy. Similarly, supplements that increase estrogen or aromatase activity should be avoided, as they may reduce Aromasin’s effectiveness or worsen side effects.
When it comes to CYP3A4 inducer medications, such as rifampicin and phenytoin, they can interact with Aromasin and make it less effective. If you take these medications, your Aromasin dosage may be increased to 50 mg per day.
Alcohol consumption might worsen side effects such as cardiovascular events and hypercholesterolemia reported in patients taking exemestane, though there is no strong evidence of direct interactions with alcohol. Monitoring for possible interactions, especially with heart medications or other breast cancer therapies, is prudent.
To ensure safety when taking Aromasin, it's crucial to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all medications you take. Factors that can affect your Aromasin dosage are not explicitly listed, so it's always best to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider.
In case of an Aromasin overdose, call your doctor immediately or contact the American Association of Poison Control Centers at 800-222-1222 or use their online tool. In case of severe symptoms after an overdose, call 911 or your local emergency number, or go to the nearest emergency room.
It's essential to remember that while this article aims to provide factual and comprehensive information about Aromasin, it should not replace the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. Always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication.
The length of Aromasin treatment can vary based on individual breast cancer and treatment plans, with patients usually taking the drug for as long as their doctor deems it safe and effective. For additional information about Aromasin, refer to this article: "More about Aromasin." For more details about breast cancer, see our breast cancer hub and this list of breast cancer articles.
Lastly, it's crucial to follow the dosage prescribed by your doctor for Aromasin. Never change your Aromasin dosage without your doctor's recommendation. If you miss an Aromasin dose, make it up as soon as remembered, but if it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with the regular schedule.
[1]: More about Aromasin [2]: Breast Cancer Hub [3]: List of Breast Cancer Articles [4]: Drug Interactions with Aromasin
- Aromasin is a vital part of hormone therapy used to treat advanced breast cancer, and as an adjuvant treatment for early breast cancer in specific cases.
- The active drug in Aromasin, exemestane, is also available as a generic drug, with a dosage of 25 mg once per day, taken after a meal.
- It's essential to be aware of potential drug interactions when taking Aromasin, especially with medications or supplements that may influence estrogen levels or interfere with its aromatase inhibitor action.
- When taking CYP3A4 inducer medications, such as rifampicin and phenytoin, they can interact with Aromasin and make it less effective, which may require an increase in dosage to 50 mg per day.
- Monitoring for possible interactions, especially with heart medications or other breast cancer therapies, is prudent when consuming alcohol, as it might worsen side effects.
- To ensure safety, it's crucial to inform your doctor and pharmacist about all medications you take, as factors that can affect your Aromasin dosage may not be explicitly listed. Always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication.
