Femara is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc. This medicine is an aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in women after menopause.
Brand Name
Femara
Common Name
letrozole
Where can I order Femara From? Can I buy Femara
at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can
buy Femara at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept
an order for Femara from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both
U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase
Femara and when you order Femara it will be delivered with
express shipping.
How does Femara work? What will Femara do for me?
Femara belongs to the group of cancer-fighting medications known as antineoplastics, and specifically to the type of antineoplastics known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors. Femara fights breast cancer by inactivating an enzyme known as aromatase. This prevents the enzyme from supplying the estrogen that allows certain types of breast cancers to grow and survive.
Femara is used to treat advanced breast cancer in women who are past menopause (i.e., postmenopausal women). Femara may also be used to treat advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who are no longer responding to the beneficial effects of anti-estrogen medications such as tamoxifen.
Your doctor may have suggested Femara for conditions other than the ones listed in these drug information articles. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking Femara, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking Femara without consulting your doctor.
How should I use Femara?
The recommended dose of Femara is 2.5 mg once daily, at the same time each day, taken with or without food. To lessen the risk of nausea or vomiting, take the daily Femara tablet after a meal.
It is important to use Femara exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of Femara, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose at all and do not double the next one, but go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Many things can affect the dose of Femara that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are using Femara without consulting your doctor.
Store the Femara tablets in a dry place at room temperature.
What form(s) does Femara come in?
Each dark yellow, round tablet with bevelled edges, bearing the imprint "FV" on one side and "CG" on the other, contains Femara 2.5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cellulose compounds, cornstarch, iron oxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, silicon dioxide, talc, and titanium dioxide. Who should NOT take Femara?
Femara should not be used by anyone who:
is allergic to any of the ingredients
is breast-feeding
is pregnant
is premenopausal
What side effects are possible with Femara?
The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Femara. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your health professional. They may be able to help you to deal with some of the effects.
The following side effects may go away as your body becomes used to Femara; check with your doctor if they continue or become bothersome.
More common back pain
bone pain
hot flashes (flushing of skin, feeling of warmth on face and neck, sweating)
joint pain
muscle pain
Less common
anxiety
confusion
constipation
diarrhea
dry mouth
hair loss
headache
increased thirst and urination
loss of appetite or weight loss
metallic taste
nausea
rash or itching
sleepiness
spinning sensation causing loss of balance
stomach pain or upset
trouble sleeping
unusual tiredness
vomiting
weakness
weight gain
Call your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common bone fracture
breast pain
chills, fever, or flu-like symptoms
depression
swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare unexpected vaginal bleeding
Get medical attention immediately if any of the following signs of blood clots that could lead to heart attack or stroke occur:
More common shortness of breath
Less common or rare chest pain
cough
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
increased sweating
pain in chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
severe and sudden headache
slurred speech
sudden unexplained shortness of breath
sudden loss of coordination
sudden severe weakness or numbness in arm or leg
vision changes
Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice anysymptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
Are there any other precautions or warnings for this medication?
Occupational hazards: Femara may cause dizziness or drowsiness. People who experience either or both of these side effects should not drive, use machinery, or perform any other activities that require alertness.
Premenopausal women: Femara should not be used by women who have not reached menopause unless the potential benefits outweigh the risks.
Pregnancy: Femara has not been studied for use by pregnant women, since it is intended only for women past menopause. However, it is suspected that its use during pregnancy could cause miscarriages and other serious problems. Therefore, it should not be taken during pregnancy. Any woman who may become pregnant who is taking this medication should practice effective birth control, and should tell her doctor immediately if she becomes pregnant.
Breast-feeding: It is not known if Femara passes into breast milk. Because of the risks associated with this medication, women who are using Femara should not breast-feed.
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