{"id":21517,"date":"2023-11-02T08:05:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T12:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/exemestane-vs-anastrozole\/"},"modified":"2024-07-31T03:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T07:35:51","slug":"exemestane-vs-anastrozole","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wowrxpharmacy.com\/es_es\/blog\/womens-health\/exemestane-vs-anastrozole\/","title":{"rendered":"Exemestane vs Anastrozole: Choosing the Right Medication"},"content":{"rendered":"

Breast cancer is a serious condition that affects a significant number of post-menopausal women.

Approximately 66% of cases of invasive C\u00e1ncer de mama<\/a> are diagnosed in women aged 55 years or older, as stated by the American Cancer Society.

Two commonly used medications to treat Breast Cancer are Exemestane and Anastrozole.  

These medicines are also used to reduce the risk of recurrence.

Both of them have proven to be effective in treating the disease, making it difficult to understand which is a better choice for you.

This article will explore the basic differences between Exemestane vs Anastrozole based on their effectiveness, potential side effects, dosage, etc, to give you all the necessary information you need.<\/p>\n\n\n

Revisi\u00f3n r\u00e1pida<\/h2>\n\n\n

Here is a quick glance at the two medications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base<\/strong><\/th>Exemestane<\/strong><\/th>Anastrozole<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Usos aprobados por la FDA<\/td>C\u00e1ncer de mama<\/td>C\u00e1ncer de mama
Pubertal Gynecomastia
McCune-Albright Syndrome<\/td><\/tr>
Year of FDA approval<\/td>1999<\/td>1995<\/td><\/tr>
Efectos secundarios graves<\/td>Dificultad para respirar
Dolor en el pecho
Increased chances of Osteoporosis<\/td>		Dificultad para respirar
Dolor en el pecho
Increased chances of Osteoporosis<\/td><\/tr>
Brand name<\/td>Aromasin, Xtane, etc.<\/td>Arimidex, Altraz, etc.<\/td><\/tr>
Steroidal<\/td>Steriod<\/td>Not a steroid<\/td><\/tr>
Dosage<\/td>25mg, once daily<\/td>1mg, once daily<\/td><\/tr>
Costo promedio<\/td>Comparatively more expensive than Anastrozole<\/td>Comparatively cheaper than Exemestane <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

What is Exemestane <\/h2>\n\n\n

Exemestane is used to treat early Breast Cancer in post-menopausal women.

Es also used<\/a> in women who have been treated with Tamoxifen previously for 2-3 years or whose Breast Cancer worsened due to Tamoxifen.

Exemestane belongs to a class of medication called aromatase inhibitors that work by lowering the Estrogen levels in the body.

It is a non-reversible inhibitor, which means that it binds to the aromatase enzyme in a way that cannot be reversed and permanently inhibits its function.

This helps slow down or stop the growth of those cancer cells that depend on estrogen to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n

What is Anastrozole<\/h2>\n\n\n

Anastrozole is prescribed to post-menopausal women with early-stage Breast Cancer in conjunction with other therapies such as surgery or radiation.

It is also used in women whose Breast Cancer has worsened after<\/a> taking Tamoxifen.

Anastrozole is a non-steroidal and reversible aromatase inhibitor that lowers estrogen levels in the body.

By reversible inhibitor, we mean that the aromatase enzyme affected by Anastrozole can regain its original function.

Apart from this, Anastrozole is also prescribed for Metastatic Breast Cancer<\/a>, McCune-Albright Syndrome, and Pubertal Gynecomastia.

In some cases, it can be prescribed off-label for treating Endometrial Cancer.<\/p>\n\n\n

Effectiveness and recurrence rate<\/h2>\n\n\n

Both medications have shown similar results in terms of efficacy.

De acuerdo a a study<\/a>, women who received Exemestane plus ovarian suppression had a 19% lower risk of Breast Cancer recurrence than those who received Tamoxifen plus ovarian suppression.

In the case of<\/a> Anastrozole, the risk of breast cancer is reduced by 53% after a follow-up of 7 years and 50% after a follow-up of 10.9 years.

However, there have not been studies that compare the efficacy of both these medications with respect to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n

Hecho:<\/div>
Cancer and its treatment can lead to a patient developing a higher risk of blood clots. <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

Exemestane vs Anastrozole side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n
\"Headache
Headache – common side effects<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The side effects of both these medications are mostly similar. These include<\/p>\n\n\n\n