Generic Name - Letrozole
Category - Anti-Neoplastic
Indications
Breast Cancer
Generic Femara is indicated for the treatment of advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression after antiestrogen therapy. Breast cancer is common among women where malignant cells grow in the breast. Letrozole (Generic Femara) works by blocking the formation the hormone estrogen, required for breast cancers.
Generic for Femara Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Femara is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past .
Though there are no known interactions between letrozole and other medication, make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any drugs containing estrogen(this may include some herbal products and birth control pills). Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with Letrozole.
Generic for Femara Dosage
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Femara for breast cancer is one 2.5 mg tablet administered once a day, without regard to meals. Treatment with Femara should continue until tumor progression is evident.
Generic for Femara Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Femara side Effects include difficulty breathing, chest pain, leg pain or swelling and skin rash.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Femara.
Generic for Femara and Pregnancy
Generic Femara is meant to be used only by women who are no longer able to reproduce. Letrozole is not recommended during pregnancy as it may cause harm to the fetus or even result in the death of unborn.
Generic for Femara and Breastfeeding
Generic Femara is not recommended in nursing mothers.
Generic for Femara and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Femara in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Femara and Geriatric
Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Femara with relation to age.
Note
The above information about Generic Femara serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
