Exemestane (Aromasin)
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General information
Class/mechanism: Steroidal aromatase inhibitor; irreversibly binds and inactivates the aromatase enzyme that converts adrenal and ovarian androgens (androstenedione and testosterone) to estrogens (estrone and estradiol) in peripheral tissues.[1][2]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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Patient drug information
- Exemestane (Aromasin) patient drug information (Chemocare)[3]
- Exemestane (Aromasin) patient drug information (UpToDate)[4]