Exemestane is a steroidal antiestrogen and irreversible aromatase inhibitor. Exemestane acts as a false substrate for the aromatase enzyme. Exemestane also prevents the conversion of androgens to estrogens and is used to treat estrogen-dependent breast cancer.
Exemestane is a steroidal antiestrogen; aromatase inhibitor.
Features and Benefits
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Expert opinion on pharmacotherapy, 6(13), 2353-2363 (2005-10-13)
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Expert opinion on drug safety, 10(3), 473-487 (2011-03-25)
Hormone-dependent breast cancer can be successfully treated by either blocking the estrogen receptor, as with tamoxifen, or reducing the production of estrogens, as with aromatase inhibitors. Exemestane is a third-generation aromatase inhibitor used in the treatment of estrogen-receptor-positive breast cancer
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