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Aromasin
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Aromasin Chemical name: Exemestane Class: Aromatase inhibitor hormonal therapy. Arimidex and Femara are other aromatase inhibitors. How... Read more »
Aromasin Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: EXEMESTANE - ORAL Pronounced: (ex-em-ESS-tain) Side Effects Hot flashes, hair loss, joint/bone/muscle pain, tiredness, unusual... Read more »
Aromasin
Source: Breastcancer.org
Aromasin (chemical name: exemestane) is an aromatase inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat: post-menopausal... Read more »
Arimidex Oral Precautions and Side Effects
Source: First DataBank
Generic Name: ANASTROZOLE - ORAL Pronounced: (an-AS-TROE-zole) Side Effects Constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, upset stomach, loss... Read more »
Arimidex beats Tamoxifen in keeping breast cancer at bay
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