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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following drug major got approval from USFDA to market Exemestane tablets recently?
A
Zydus Cadila
B
Lupin
C
Pfizer
D
Novartis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exemestane was approved in 1999 by the FDA [11] for the ancillary treatment of postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor positive early breast cancer who have already received 2-3 years of tamoxifen for completion of a total of 5 consecutive years of adjuvant hormonal therapy.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exemestane is a type of hormone therapy drug. It is also known by its brand name Aromasin. You might have it as a treatment for breast cancer after you have had the menopause.

Detailed explanation-3: -INDICATIONS AND USAGE AROMASIN(exemestane) Tablets are indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose disease has progressed following tamoxifen therapy.

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