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Xtane Tablet

Written By Dr. Anuj Saini, MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By Dr. Ashish Ranjan, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:06 AM (IST)
Xtane 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.
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General Information

Contains

Exemestane (25mg)

Marketer

Natco Pharma Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Xtane 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, increased appetite, 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

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 youā€™re worried about them
Common side effects of Xtane
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Increased sweating
  • Fracture
  • Vomiting
  • Increased appetite
  • Weakness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Osteoporosis
  • Diarrhea
  • Peripheral edema
  • Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
  • Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes)
  • Low blood platelets
  • Decreased appetite
  • Depression
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)
  • Hot flushes
  • Constipation
  • Urticaria
  • Hair loss
  • Itching

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.

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.
  • 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Xtane Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

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.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

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

Kidney

UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Liver

Liver

UNSAFE
Xtane Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Xtane Tablet contains a medicine Exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
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 Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane Tablet, 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.
Most common side effects of using Xtane Tablet 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.
Do not stop taking Xtane Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.
Xtane Tablet is a non-steroidal medicine, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
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 Tablet may be long term and you may require to take it for several years.
If you forget to take a dose of Xtane Tablet, 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.
Do not stop taking Xtane Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.
Most common side effects of using Xtane Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Androgens Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Aromatase inhibitor

Related lab tests

Breast Cancer (CA 15.3/ ER/ PR)

References

  1. Moy B, Lee RJ, Smith M. Natural Products in Cancer Chemotherapy: Hormones and Related Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilmanā€™s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1762-63.
  2. Masters SB. Hypothalmic & Pituitary Hormones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 718.
  3. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 527-28.
  4. Drugs.com. Exemestane. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Exemestane. New York, New York: Pfizer; 1999 [revised May 2014]. [Accessed 03 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  6. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  7. Exemestane [Prescribing Information]. New York, NY: Pharmacia & Upjohn Co; 2018. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Once A Day
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Twice A Day
9%
Twice A Week
1%
Thrice A Day
1%
Breast cancer
50%
Others
50%
Average
45%
Excellent
42%
Poor
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Increased sweating
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Headache
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Name: Natco Pharma Ltd
Address: Natco House, Road No.2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad-500 034, India

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