Exemestane
- Generic Name
- Exemestane
- Brand Names
- Aromasin
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C20H24O2
- CAS Number
- 107868-30-4
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- NY22HMQ4BX
- Background
Exemestane is an oral steroidal aromatase inhibitor used in the adjuvant treatment of hormonally-responsive (also called hormone-receptor-positive, estrogen-responsive) breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It irreversibly binds to the active site of the enzyme resulting in permanent inhibition.
- Indication
For the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose disease has progressed following tamoxifen therapy.
- Associated Conditions
- Stage I Breast Cancer, Refractory, advanced Breast cancer
- Associated Therapies
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