Exemestane and Symbyax

• Generic Name: exemestane
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: 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.

Exemestane 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.

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

• Generic Name: fluoxetine / olanzapine
• Dosage Forms: capsule
• Other Brand Names: Symbyax

Symbyax contains a combination of fluoxetine and olanzapine. Fluoxetine is an antidepressant belonging to a group of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Olanzapine is an antipsychotic medication. These drugs affect chemicals in the brain.

Symbyax is used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Symbyax is sometimes used after at least 2 other medications have been tried without success.