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Exemestane

Hormone-therapy tablet (aromatase inhibitor) for breast cancer after menopause.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • early breast cancer after 2-3 years of tamoxifen
  • advanced breast cancer after tamoxifen

Common side effects

  • hot flushes
  • tiredness
  • joint pain
  • headache
  • difficulty sleeping

Cautions

  • bone density falls over time with use
  • vitamin D levels checked before starting
  • can harm an unborn baby

Interactions

  • strong CYP3A4 inducers (rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, St John's wort) — dose increased

Pregnancy: avoid — can harm an unborn baby

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, exemestane label, setid 69abd0ff-b200-4d1a-b14a-80e980a8e781 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations1

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
ExemestaneTablet25mg—POM
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