• Extremely potent in inhibiting the aromatase enzyme |
• Very specific in inhibiting the aromatase enzyme without significant inhibition of the other steroidogenesis enzymes |
• Orally administered |
• 100% bioavailability after oral administration |
• Rapid clearance from the body (Short half-life, ~45 hours) |
• No accumulation of the medications or their metabolites |
• No significant active metabolites |
• Well tolerated on daily administration for years |
• Few side effects |
• Very safe without significant contraindications |
• Relatively inexpensive |