Exemestane and Ziv-aflibercept Intravenous

• 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: ziv-aflibercept
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Zaltrap

Ziv-aflibercept injection is given together with other medicines to treat advanced cancer of the colon or rectum. It is used in patients who have already been treated with other cancer medicines that did not work well. Ziv-aflibercept works by changing the amount of blood that gets to the tumor.

Ziv-aflibercept is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.