Femara
$85.00
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.
Letrozole is used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women who have already stopped menstruating (postmenopausal). It is also used for women who have already had other cancer treatments (eg, tamoxifen).
Female hormones that occur naturally in the body can increase the growth of some breast cancers. Letrozole works by decreasing the amounts of these hormones in the body.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
You may take this medicine with or without food.
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor’s orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
For oral dosage form (tablets):
For breast cancer:
Adults—2.5 milligrams (mg) once a day.
Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of letrozole in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of letrozole in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of this medicine than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Ceritinib
Cilostazol
Clarithromycin
Tegafur
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Bone problems (eg, osteoporosis) or
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol or fat in the blood)—Use with caution. May make these conditions worse.
Cirrhosis or
Liver disease, severe—Use with caution. The effects may be increased because of slower removal of the medicine from the body.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to make sure that this medicine is working properly. Blood tests may be needed to check for unwanted effects.
Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant during treatment with this medicine and for at least 3 weeks after your last dose. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
This medicine may decrease bone mineral density when used for a long time. A low bone mineral density can cause weak bones or osteoporosis. If you have any questions about this, talk to your doctor.
This medicine may increase the amount of cholesterol and fat in the blood. If this happens, your doctor may give you medicine to lower the cholesterol and fat in the blood.
This medicine may make you dizzy, drowsy, or tired than they are normally. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 3 weeks after stopping it. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine or for 3 weeks after stopping it.
This medicine may interfere with the ability to have a child. Talk with your doctor or health care professional if you are concerned about your fertility.
Using this medicine for a long time may increase your risk of low bone mass. Talk to your doctor about bone health.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.
Common and Rare Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Bone fracture
breast pain
chest pain
chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms
mental depression
swelling of the feet or lower legs
Rare
Continuing or severe nervousness
cough
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
heart attack
increased sweating
nausea
pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
severe and sudden, unexplained troubled breathing
severe, sudden headache
slurred speech
sudden loss of coordination
sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg
swollen glands
vaginal bleeding
vision changes
Incidence not known
Black, tarry stools
blindness
blurred vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
chest discomfort
dark urine
decreased vision
dilated neck veins
extreme tiredness or weakness
general tiredness or weakness
increased need to urinate
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
light-colored stools
painful or difficult urination
passing urine more often
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
upper right abdominal pain
weight gain
white or brownish vaginal discharge
yellow eyes and skin
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Back pain
bone pain
hot flashes (sudden sweating and feeling of warmth)
joint pain
muscle pain
Less common
Anxiety
confusion
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
headache
increased thirst
loss of appetite or weight loss
metallic taste
skin rash or itching
sleepiness
spinning or whirling sensation causing loss of balance
stomach pain or upset
trouble sleeping
omiting
weakness
Incidence not known
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste and thirst
being forgetful
change in taste
dryness of the skin
hair loss
hives or welts
increased appetite
irritability
nervousness
red, sore eyes
redness of the skin
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
| Active Ingredients |
Letrozole |
|---|---|
| Manufacturered In |
Switzerland |
| Brand |
Novartis |
| Strength |
2.5mg |
| Size |
30 Tablet |
Novartis
Novartis is a quality pharmaceutical company that has been producing solutions for human health for many years. The company's headquarters is located in Switzerland. However, the company effectively provides services in the field of health all over the world. The company's mission is to produce innovative solutions in line with the demands of patients. The company plays an important role in the production of state-of-the-art and innovative products in the health sector. The product scale of the company, which is active in more than one area, has also improved considerably.
Services Provided By Novartis
Novartis is an effective pharmaceutical company with a worldwide reputation. All the drugs produced by the company are for the creation of a healthy society. The company's treatment areas include areas such as respiratory, cardiology, ophthalmology and neuroscience. In addition, dermatology and oncology drugs are produced by the company. Drugs developed especially in the field of dermatology are among the most effective products of the company.
Among the services developed by the company, there are various solutions for patients and their relatives. In addition to this, various services suitable for those working in the field of health can be provided. Many devices needed by respiratory patients are also produced permanently by the company. The company's international mission also requires service to the world.
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Phone : 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fax : 7/24
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