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. 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, 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.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Increased sweating
• Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
• Fatigue

If you miss a dose of Xtane Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Q. Q. What is Xtane Tablet and what is it used for??
  Ans: Xtane Tablet contains a medicine Exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause.
• Q. Q. How and in what dose should I use Xtane Tablet??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. What if I forget to take Xtane Tablet??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. What are the common side effects of using Xtane Tablet??
  Ans: 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.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Xtane Tablet??
  Ans: Do not stop taking Xtane Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you start to feel well.

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