PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Xtane 25mg 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 25mg 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, 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
- Breast cancer
BENEFITS OF XTANE TABLET
In Breast cancer
Xtane 25mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from nipple or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on the cancer to stop its growth.
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
- 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 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
HOW XTANE TABLET WORKS
Xtane 25mg 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 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy – UNSAFE
Xtane 25mg 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 25mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving – UNSAFE
Xtane 25mg 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 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xtane 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver – SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Xtane 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Xtane 25mgTablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
