Aromasin and Ethyol

• Generic Name: exemestane
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Aromasin

Aromasin (exemestane) lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body.

Aromasin is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women whose cancer has progressed even after surgery, radiation, or other cancer medications have been tried without success.

Aromasin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: amifostine
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Ethyol

Ethyol is used to help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment.

Ethyol is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer.

Ethyol is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation treatment of the head and neck, which can affect the salivary gland.

Ethyol will not prevent all side effects of chemotherapy medications. However, Ethyol may help protect your body from some of the serious side effects that chemotherapy can cause.

Ethyol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.