Letrozole

Generic Name: Letrozole

US Brand Name: Letrozole

Other Brand/Trade Names: Letrozole is sold under different brand names worldwide, including Femara.

Uses

Letrozole is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Active Ingredients: Letrozole

Inactive Ingredients: Tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Dosage and Forms

Letrozole is available in form of tablets.

Take each dose of Letrozole as scheduled by your doctor, with a full glass of water or with food to minimize dizziness.

The Letrozole overdose may become apparent by the following symptoms: depressed blood pressure and arrhythmias. If the overdose took place, seek for emergency medical attention.

Contraindications and Precautions

The presence of the following medical problems may affect the use of Letrozole: liver or kidney disease, cirrhosis, hormone replacement therapy. Letrozole should be avoided by women who are pregnant, breast-feeding or have not gone completely through menopause.

Side Effects

Common Letrozole side effects include the following: arthritis; back, bone, leg, or arm pain; breast pain; constipation; cough; diarrhea; dizziness; headache; hot flushes; flu-like symptoms; flushing; increased sweating; indigestion; infection; joint or muscle pain; loss of appetite; nausea; night sweats; pain; sleeplessness; stomach pain; tiredness; urinary tract infection; vaginal dryness; vomiting; weakness; weight gain or loss.

Interactions

If Letrozole is combined with Tamoxifen, the effects of could be decreased.