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Xtane Tablet
Prescription Required
Overview
Introduction
Xtane Tablet is a medicine used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause. It adjusts the level of sex hormone (estrogen) to treat early cases of breast cancer and helps in slowing down the growth of cancer cells, that need estrogen to grow.
Xtane Tablet may also be used in combination with other medicines in early breast cancer to prevent the risk of coming back. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. Most common side effects of using this medicine are headaches, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) and joint pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult the doctor.
Xtane Tablet may also be used in combination with other medicines in early breast cancer to prevent the risk of coming back. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time of each day. This will ensure consistent levels of medicine in the body. Most common side effects of using this medicine are headaches, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) and joint pain. If any of these side effects bother you, consult the doctor.
Uses of Xtane Tablet
Side effects of Xtane Tablet
Common
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Headache
- Nausea
- Increased sweating
- Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
- Fatigue
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.
Breastfeeding
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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xtane Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xtane Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xtane Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xtane Tablet may not be needed in these patients. 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.
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
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Patient Concerns
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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
60%
Others
40%
How much was the improvement?
Average
48%
Excellent
41%
Poor
11%
What were the side-effects while using Xtane Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Insomnia (dif*
17%
Increased swe*
17%
Headache
8%
Fatigue
8%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Increased sweating
How do you take Xtane Tablet?
With food
78%
With or witho*
22%
*With or without food
Please rate Xtane Tablet on price
Expensive
57%
Average
43%
FAQs
Q. What is Xtane and what is it used for?
Xtane contains a medicine Exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
Q. How and in what dose should I use Xtane?
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 may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
Q. What if I forget to take Xtane?
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane, 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.
Q. What are the common side effects of using Xtane?
Most common side effects of using Xtane 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.
Q. Can I stop taking Xtane?
Do not stop taking Xtane without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.
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