Xtane Tablet 30's
About Xtane Tablet 30's
Xtane Tablet 30's belongs to the group of anti-cancer medicines called aromatase inhibitors used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through menopause (cessation of menses periods). Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by the female sex hormone known as estrogen.
Xtane Tablet 30's works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which produces the estrogen hormone. Thus, it lowers the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. The cancer cells require estrogen for their growth. Hence, blocking the aromatase enzyme, Xtane Tablet 30's prevents the growth of cancer cells. Together, Xtane Tablet 30's helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.
Take Xtane Tablet 30's as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Xtane Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical conditions. In some cases, you may experience common side effects such as insomnia (difficulty sleeping), nausea, headache, musculoskeletal (bone, muscle, or joint) pain, increased sweating, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Xtane Tablet 30's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Xtane Tablet 30's should not be taken in conditions like liver and kidney disease. Talk to your doctor before taking Xtane Tablet 30's if you have any type of allergy with Xtane Tablet 30's or any part of Xtane Tablet 30's. If you have not yet gone through menopause, i.e. if you still have periods, then immediately inform your doctor before taking Xtane Tablet 30's. Xtane Tablet 30's should not be taken If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Xtane Tablet 30's causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Xtane Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Xtane Tablet 30's should not be given to children as safety has not been established.
Uses of Xtane Tablet 30's
Medicinal Benefits
This Xtane Tablet 30's is used to treat specific types of breast cancer in women after menopause. Xtane Tablet 30's is also used to help avoid cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone known as estrogen. Xtane Tablet 30's works by blocking the aromatase enzyme, which is involved in producing the estrogen hormone. Therefore, Xtane Tablet 30's lowers the amount of estrogen in the body. Xtane Tablet 30's helps prevent or stop the growth of spreading the tumours (cancer cells) to other body parts.
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Side Effects of Xtane Tablet 30's
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nausea
Headache
Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
Increased sweating
Fatigue
Drug Warnings
To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Xtane Tablet 30's for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Do not stop Xtane Tablet 30's midway. Do not take Xtane Tablet 30's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Xtane Tablet 30's should not be taken in conditions like liver and kidney disease. Before taking Xtane Tablet 30's inform your doctor if you have osteoporosis, as Xtane Tablet 30's may increase your risk of developing osteoporosis. If you have not yet gone through menopause, i.e. if you still have periods, then immediately inform your doctor before taking Xtane Tablet 30's. Xtane Tablet 30's should not be taken If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Xtane Tablet 30's causes weakness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol with Xtane Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Xtane Tablet 30's should not be given to children as safety has not been established. Xtane Tablet 30's may have an intolerance to some sugar. Inform your doctor before taking this Xtane Tablet 30's.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Xtane Tablet 30's may interact with an antibiotic (rifampicin), and medicines used to treat fits/epilepsy (carbamazepine, phenytoin).
Food-Drug Interactions: No food interaction was found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Xtane Tablet 30's should not be given to patients with osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency.
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Disease/Condition Glossary
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops in breast cells stimulated by a female sex hormone called estrogen. Breast cancer may form in lobules (glands that produce milk), ducts of the breast (the pathway that brings milk from glands to the nipple), fatty tissue, or fibrous connective tissue within the breast. The tumour cells invade other healthy breast cells and travel to lymph nodes which are a primary pathway for the cancer cells to move to other parts of the body. Symptoms of breast cancer include a lump in the breast or tissue thickening which feels different than the normal surrounding tissues, breast pain, redness, swelling, nipple discharge other than breast milk, bloody discharge, unexplained change in shape, size or appearance of the breast, peeling, flaking or scaling of the skin, and a lump or swelling under the arm.