Breast cancer:
Indications for: AROMASIN
In postmenopausal women: adjuvant treatment of estrogen-receptor positive early breast cancer after 2–3yrs of tamoxifen therapy to complete a total of 5yrs of hormonal therapy; advanced breast cancer with disease progression after tamoxifen therapy.
Adult Dosage:
Give after a meal. 25mg once daily. Concomitant strong CYP3A4 inducers (see Interactions): 50mg once daily.
Children Dosage:
Not established.
AROMASIN Warnings/Precautions:
Not for treatment in premenopausal women. Osteoporosis; assess bone mineral density (BMD) at start of treatment. Monitor all patients for BMD loss and treat as appropriate. Perform routine assessment of Vit. D levels prior to initiation; supplement if deficient. Hepatic or renal impairment. Embryo-fetal toxicity. Pregnancy. Females of reproductive potential: should undergo pregnancy testing within 7 days prior to initiation; use effective contraception during and for 1 month after final dose. Nursing mothers: not recommended (during and for 1 month after final dose).
AROMASIN Classification:
Aromatase inhibitor.
AROMASIN Interactions:
Antagonized by strong CYP3A4 inducers (eg, rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital, St. John’s wort).
Adverse Reactions:
Hot flashes, fatigue, arthralgia, headache, insomnia, increased sweating, nausea, increased appetite; reductions in BMD.
How Supplied:
Tabs—30
