Femara Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor. It
works by reducing the total amount of estrogen produced primarily in the
body. This helps to starve cancer cells by depriving them of estrogen.

MEDICINE USES :

femara Letrozole is used to treat certain types
of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in
women after menopause. This medication is also used to help prevent the
cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a
natural hormone called estrogen. It decreases the amount of estrogen the
body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast
cancers.

LETROZOLE COMMON SIDE EFFECTS :

Back, leg, or arm pain; breast pain; constipation; cough; diarrhea;
dizziness; headache; hot flashes; flushing; increased sweating;
indigestion; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; mild swelling or
fluid retention; nausea; night sweats; sleeplessness; stomach pain;
tiredness; vaginal dryness or irritation; vomiting; weakness; weight
gain or loss.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

SAFETY INFORMATION (Precautions) for FEMARA LETROZOLE TABLETS :

• Letrozole may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be
  worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use this
  medication with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe
  tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Femara may cause dizziness; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever
  may increase this effect. To prevent dizziness, sit up or stand slowly,
  especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of
  dizziness.
• Lab tests, including bone mineral density or cholesterol levels, may
  be performed while you use Letrozole. These tests may be used to
  monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all
  doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Femara with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Letrozole should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Femara if
  you are pregnant. Avoid becoming pregnant while you are taking it. If
  you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. It is not
  known if this medicine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be
  breast-feeding while you use this medication, check with your doctor.
  Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

This is not a complete list. Ask your health care provider for more information.

MEDICATION STORAGE REQUIREMENTS :

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).

DRUG INTERACTIONS :

Tamoxifen because it may decrease Letrozole’s effectiveness

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur.
Ask your health care provider if Letrozole may interact with other
medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you
start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.