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Xamalon 25mg Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

EXEMESTANE-25MG

Uses:

<p>Xamalon 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of breast cancer in women. The detailed uses of Xamalon 25mg Tablet are as follows:</p><ul><li><strong>Treats Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women:</strong> Xamalon 25mg Tablet is used to treat early-stage, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in women after menopause (cessation of periods) by reducing estrogen levels, which drives the growth of cancer cells.</li><li><strong>Maintenance Therapy to Prevent Cancer Recurrence:</strong> Xamalon 25mg Tablet is often prescribed after 2-3 years of tamoxifen therapy (hormone treatment) to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence by further suppressing estrogen production.</li><li><strong>Treats Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer:</strong> Xamalon 25mg Tablet is also used to treat advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer in postmenopausal women when other hormonal therapies have not been effective.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

  • Xamalon 25mg Tablet is used to treat specific types of breast cancer in women after menopause.
  • Xamalon 25mg Tablet is also used to help prevent cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone known as estrogen.
  • Xamalon 25mg Tablet works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone.
  • Xamalon 25mg Tablet lowers the amount of estrogen in the body.
  • Xamalon 25mg Tablet helps prevent or stop the growth of the tumours (cancer cells) from spreading to other body parts.

FAQs

Xamalon 25mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods).

The most common side effects of using Xamalon 25mg Tablet are hot flashes, joint pain, feeling tired, trouble sleeping, headache, depression, increased sweating, upset stomach, feeling anxious, and difficulty breathing. If any of these side effects disturb you, inform your doctor.

The common symptoms of breast cancer involve the presence of a lump in the breast that feels different from the rest of the breast tissue. You may observe changes in the size, shape and appearance of the breast. The nipple becomes enlarged and painful, and discharge is also one of the symptoms of breast cancer. Pain occurs around the breast.

Yes, Xamalon 25mg Tablet commonly affects the hair by making it thin, which further causes loss of hair. However, it is not very common. Hair reduction possibly happens due to the estrogen-lowering effect of Xamalon 25mg Tablet. These effects are not long-lasting and may return after some time. If it matters to you, inform your doctor of another alternative medicine to avoid harm to your hair.

Xamalon 25mg Tablet causes dizziness and drowsiness. So, drive only if you are alert and omit driving or operating machinery if you feel dizzy or drowsy.

Although there is no known way to prevent breast cancer, there are ways to lower your risk. It is advisable to drink less alcohol, stay at a healthy weight, get regular exercise, breastfeed (completely breastfeeding during your baby's first 6 months and continuing for 12 months or longer), and inform your doctor about hormone replacement therapy (a form of hormone therapy used to treat symptoms related with female menopause) if you take it.

Take Xamalon 25mg Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor. The number of doses and the duration depend on your medical condition. Take it roughly at the same time every day to ensure consistent levels of Xamalon 25mg Tablet in your body. You may need to take Xamalon 25mg Tablet for several years, and the treatment may be long-term.

If you forget to take a dose of Xamalon 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose on time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one, as this may increase the risk of side effects.

Xamalon 25mg Tablet is safe if used as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Do not stop taking Xamalon 25mg Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better as it may worsen your condition.

Store Xamalon 25mg Tablet at room temperature, protected from moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

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