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Femara 2.5mg Tablet
Letrozole
Uses of Femara 2.5mg Tablet
- First and second-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
- Supportive to standard treatment for postmenopausal women with early breast cancer.
- Treatment for unknown advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
- Extended supportive therapy for postmenopausal women with early breast cancer who have already taken other anti-cancer medication.
Product Description
Introduction to Femara 2.5mg Tablet
Femara 2.5mg is an anti-cancer drug that belongs to the class aromatase inhibitor. It is indicated as a supportive therapy after the main therapy or first-line therapy for postmenopausal women with early and advanced breast cancer whose tumors are hormone receptor-positive. Since high amounts of estrogen are found to trigger breast cancer, this medicine reduces the levels of the female reproductive hormone by blocking the enzyme (aromatase) that is involved in the production of estrogen. This medicine aims to slow or stop the growth and/or spreading to other body parts.
Inform your physician if you have not attained menopause yet, as this medicine does not work for premenopausal women. Since this medicine tends to reduce the levels of female reproductive hormones, it is not advised for menstruating women as it is related to causing fertility issues. It is advised to keep track of your cholesterol levels as this medicine tends to elevate cholesterol levels. Femara 2.5mg could also decrease bone mineral density. Hence, discuss with your physician and consider monitoring your bone parameters regularly. It is advised to use effective birth control during the treatment and at least 3 weeks after the last dose.
Therapeutic Effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet
The growth of some cancers of breasts are stimulated by estrogens. Femara 2.5mg Tablet is a nonsteroidal compound that inhibits estrogen production by blocking the enzyme aromatase. This medicine reduces the tumor size and stops or slows the progression of the disease, avoiding the reoccurring of early-stage breast cancer and improving the survival rate.
Interaction of Femara 2.5mg Tablet with other drugs
Inform your doctor about any prescribed medications, over-the-counter medicines, nutritional or vitamin supplements, or herbal products you take or have taken before the treatment. Certain medications may interact with Femara 2.5mg and cause undesirable side effects.
More Information about Femara 2.5mg Tablet
- keep the tablets away from the reach of children and pets.
- Store Femara 2.5mg Tablets at an optimal temperature not exceeding 25°C.
How to consume Femara 2.5mg Tablet
It is advised to consume the medicine exactly as your doctor prescribes. It can be consumed with or without food and should be swallowed with a glass of water. Femara 2.5mg can be taken with or without food. It is better to take the tablet at a fixed time. Do not break, chew or crush the tablet.
Safety Advices for Femara 2.5mg Tablet
Pregnancy
Femara 2.5mg tablet are highly unsafe during pregnancy because they may cause harm to the unborn baby. Discuss with your doctor about effective contraceptive methods. It is recommended to consult your physician if you are pregnant or may be pregnant.
Breast Feeding
It is not safe to breastfeed your baby when you are taking Femara 2.5mg tablet. It is advised to avoid breastfeeding for at least three weeks after the last dose of the medicine.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Femara 2.5mg tablet is safe for patients with lung problems. Notify your physician if you have any lung disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any lung-related symptoms.
Liver
It is unknown whether Femara 2.5mg tablet is safe for patients with liver problems. Notify your physician if you have any liver disease before starting the treatment. Contact your doctor if you experience any liver-related symptoms.
Alcohol
It is not recommended to consume alcohol while you are on the treatment with Femara 2.5mg tablet as it may cause serious complications.
Driving
Caution is required while driving and operating machinery when you take Femara 2.5mg tablet causes dizziness, sleepiness, and tiredness.
Side Effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious
- Decreased red blood cells
- Decreased bone mineral density
- Fluid build up in lungs
Common
- Swelling in the face, eyes, feet, and legs
- Hot sweats and excessive sweating
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Constipation
- Heart papilation
- Hypertension
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Muscle pain, bone pain, and joint stiffness
- Dizziness, tiredness, and sleepiness
- Breathing difficulty
- Arthralgia
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