Exemestane Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with exemestane:
Exemestane (Includes Exemestane) ↔ Osteoporosis
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Osteoporosis
Reductions in bone mineral density (BMD) over time are seen with the use of exemestane. Women with osteoporosis or at risk of osteoporosis should have their BMD formally assessed by densitometry at treatment initiation. Monitoring for BMD loss is recommended, and treatment for it should be started as appropriate.
Exemestane (Includes Exemestane) ↔ Vitamin D Deficiency
Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility
Applies to: Vitamin D Deficiency
Routine assessment of vitamin D levels prior to the start of aromatase inhibitor treatment should be performed, due to the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in women with early breast cancer. Women with vitamin D deficiency should receive supplementation.
exemestane drug Interactions
There are 112 drug interactions with exemestane
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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