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Letrozole - oral

(let-tro-zole)

common brand names: Femara

Femara Usage: this medication is used to treat advanced breast cancer in women after menopause (change of life).

How to use Femara: Take by mouth one time daily with or without food or as directed. don't stop taking this medication unless instructed to do so by you're doctor or pharmacist. Continue to take your another medications unless instructed otherwise.

Femara side effects: this drug is generally well tolerated. Fatigue, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, headache, drowsiness or dizziness may occur. If these persist or worsen, notify you're pharmacist promptly. Unlikely but report promptly: chest pain, stomach pain, trouble breathing, hot flushes, rash, itching. Very unlikely but report promptly: swelling/redness/weakness/ pain in legs or arms, vision problems, unusual vaginal bleeding. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your physician or physician.

Femara Precautions: Tell your healthcare professional some your medical history, especially of: liver problems, allergies (especially drug allergies). Limit alcohol intake as it may increase side effects about it drug. Caution performing tasks requiring mental alertness (e.g., driving), since it is possible this drug can cause drowsiness. this med isn't recommended since use during pregnancy. Consult your healthcare professional for details. It's not known if it med is excreted into breast milk. Consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Femara drug interactions: Tell your physician of every nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of medications that cause drowsiness such as: sedatives, tranquilizers, psychiatric meds, certain cough-and-cold products containing antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine), anti-seizure drugs, muscle relaxants, narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine). do not start or stop any medicine without pharmacist or physician approval.

Femara Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Femara special notes: do not share it medication with others.

If you missed Femara dose: If you miss a dose, use this as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the following dose, skip the missed dose and resume youre usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose to catch up.

Femara Storage: Store at room temperature between 59 & 86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture.

Active Ingredients : Letrozole