Xtane Tablet
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Product introduction
Xtane Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It works by adjusting the level of estrogen and helps in slowing down the growth of cancer cells.
Xtane Tablet is also used in combination with medication in early cancer to prevent the risk of coming back. It should be taken with food, but take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of the medicine include insomnia (difficulty sleeping), headache, nausea, increased appetite, and joint pain If these bother you, or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you are not gone through menopause and still having menstrual periods, or you have a problem with the liver or kidney. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D level or bone density.
Uses of Xtane Tablet
Side effects of Xtane Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Xtane
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Nausea
- Increased sweating
- Fracture
- Vomiting
- Increased appetite
- Weakness
- Abdominal pain
- Osteoporosis
- Diarrhea
- Peripheral edema
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
- Low blood platelets
- Decreased appetite
- Depression
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
- Hot flushes
- Constipation
- Urticaria
- Hair loss
- Itching
How to use Xtane Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Xtane Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Xtane Tablet works
Xtane Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by lowering the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can lower or stop the growth of some breast cancer cells that need estrogen to grow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xtane Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Xtane Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Xtane Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Xtane Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
- Take it at the same time everyday, preferably after food.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
- Do not take Xtane Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Xtane Tablet is used for the treatment of hormone dependent breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
- Take it at the same time everyday, preferably after food.
- It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Your doctor may regularly check your Vitamin D level and bone mineral density and suggest supplements, if needed.
- Do not take Xtane Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Androgens Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Aromatase Inhibitors
Interaction with drugs
Taking Xtane with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Exemestane.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Enzalutamide may reduce blood levels of Exemestane.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels of Exemestane.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Phenobarbitone may reduce blood levels of Exemestane.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Phenobarbitone may reduce blood levels of Exemestane.
Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Xtane Tablet
Once A Day
89%
Twice A Day
9%
Twice A Week
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
What are you using Xtane Tablet for?
Breast cancer
69%
Others
31%
How much was the improvement?
Average
46%
Excellent
42%
Poor
12%
What were the side-effects while using Xtane Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Increased swe*
19%
Insomnia (dif*
19%
Fatigue
6%
Headache
6%
*No Side Effect, Increased sweating, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How do you take Xtane Tablet?
With food
82%
With or witho*
18%
*With or without food
Please rate Xtane Tablet on price
Expensive
58%
Average
42%
FAQs
What is Xtane Tablet and what is it used for?
Xtane Tablet contains a medicine Exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
How and in what dose should I use Xtane Tablet?
Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Xtane Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
What if I forget to take Xtane Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.
What are the common side effects of using Xtane Tablet?
Most common side effects of using Xtane Tablet are hot flashes, feeling tired, joint pain , headache, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, depression, feeling anxious, upset stomach and difficulty in breathing. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
Can I stop taking Xtane Tablet?
Do not stop taking Xtane Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.
What is Xtane Tablet and what is it used for?
Xtane Tablet is a non-steroidal medicine, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
How and in what dose should I use Xtane Tablet?
Take it as per the advice of your doctor. The number of doses you take each day, and the duration depends on your medical problem. Take your tablet at about the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of medicine in your body. You can take it with or without food. Treatment with Xtane Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
What if I forget to take Xtane Tablet?
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time to your next dose, skip it and follow your usual dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for the forgotten one.
Can I stop taking Xtane Tablet?
Do not stop taking Xtane Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.
What are the common side effects of using Xtane Tablet?
Most common side effects of using Xtane Tablet are hot flashes, feeling tired, joint pain , headache, trouble sleeping, increased sweating, depression, feeling anxious, upset stomach and difficulty in breathing. If any of these side effects bother you, consult your doctor.
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