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| Femara® |
| Active Ingredient: Letrozole | | Manufacturer: Novartis Pharma AG |
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Femara is a very strong aromatase inhibitor that is widely used among health professionals.
It is backed up by many clinical studies and patients success stories. Femara like other drugs,
may be used by its self or in conjunction with traditional anti-estrogens like Nolvadex.
Note that anti aromatases (Aromasin, Femara, Arimidex) are often confused with anti estrogens
(Nolvadex). Anti aromatases work quite differently than anti estrogens do. Anti estrogens
are actually weak estrogens that attach to the estrogen receptor sites in the body (such as the nipple and breast area), by doing so they block
the 'bad' estrogens from attaching to these sites. Anti aromatases on the other hand block the formation
of estrogen in the body in the first place. They do this, by blocking the enzyme aromatase which is
responsible for the conversion of testosterone to estrogen, so there is less estrogen circulating in the blood.
In a sense, an anti aromatase such as Aromasin takes care of the problem right from it's root.
| | We sell genuine Femara - the original brand from Novartis Pharma AG® | | |
Information presented is not medically approved, may be inaccurate and is unreliable. It can not and must not serve as any basis of decision making regarding any health concern or issue.
More information about Femara(Letrozole)
THIS INFORMATION MAY BE INCOMPLETE, INACCURATE OR OUTDATED. YOU MAY USE THIS DRUG ONLY ACCORDING TO YOUR DOCTORS ORDERS.
Common Uses
FEMARA (letrozole) is used to treat breast cancer in women who are post-menopausal - that is, women who no longer have periods, either naturally due to their age or after surgery. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before Using
Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney or liver disease. Your doctor may want to take special precautions while you are taking this medicine. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to any other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives. Your doctor will want to know if you are prone to allergies. If you have not told your doctor about any of these things, tell them before you take FEMARA (letrozole). Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines that you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. Other medicines may be affected by FEMARA (letrozole) or they may affect how well it works. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you what to do when taking FEMARA (letrozole) with other medicines.
Directions
Follow the directions given to you by your doctor and pharmacist carefully. These directions may differ from the information contained in this leaflet. If you do not understand the instructions on the box, ask your doctor or pharmacist for help. The usual dose is one 2.5 mg tablet of Femara daily. Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water or other liquid. If your stomach is upset after taking the tablet, take it with a meal or after a snack. Your doctor will check your progress to make sure the medicine is working and will decide how long your treatment should continue. If you are unsure, talk to your doctor. If you forget to take it and it is almost time for your next dose (eg. within 2 or 3 hours), skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to. Otherwise, take the dose as soon as you remember, and then go back to taking your tablet as you would normally. Do not take a double dose to make up for the one that you missed. If you have trouble remembering when to take your medicine, ask your pharmacist for some hints.
Keep your tablets in the container until it is time to take them. Store the tablets in a cool dry place at below 25 degrees (room temperature) Do not store Femara or any other medicine in the bathroom or any other place that is hot or steamy. Do not leave the tablets in the car or on window sills. Heat and dampness can destroy some medicines. Femara will keep well if it is cool and dry. Keep this medicine where children cannot reach it.
Cautions
Do not take FEMARA (letrozole) if you have an allergy to letrozole (the active ingredient in Femara ) or any other ingredients of Femara listed at the end of this leaflet.
Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include rash, itching or hives on the skin; swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body; shortness of breath, wheezing or troubled breathing. Do not take FEMARA (letrozole)if you are still having periods. This medicine is only used in women who are no longer having periods. Do not take FEMARA (letrozole)if you are pregnant or breast feeding. It may affect your baby if you take it while you are pregnant or breast feeding. Do not take FEMARA (letrozole)after the use by (expiry) date printed on the pack. If you take this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work or it may make you unwell. Do not take FEMARA (letrozole) if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Do not stop taking FEMARA (letrozole) without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are taking AROMASIN (exemestane). BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. ANY WOMAN WHO IS PREGNANT OR WHO MAY BECOME PREGNANT SHOULD NOT HANDLE crushed or broken tablets of FEMARA (letrozole). If a woman who is pregnant comes in contact with crushed or broken tablets of AROMASIN (exemestane), contact your doctor as soon as possible.
Possible side effects
Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while you are taking FEMARA (letrozole). It may have unwanted side effects in some people in addition to its beneficial effects. All medicines have side effects. Sometimes they are serious, most of the time they are not. You may need medical treatment if you get some of the side effects. Do not be alarmed by this list of possible side effects. You may not experience any of them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to answer any questions you may have. Tell your doctor immediately or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you notice any of the following: signs that blood clots may have formed, such as sudden severe headache, sudden loss of coordination, blurred vision or sudden loss of vision, slurred speech, numbness or tingling in an arm or leg, painful swelling in the calves or thighs, chest pain, difficulty breathing, coughing blood constant "flu-like" symptoms (chills, fever, sore throat, sores in mouth, swollen glands, tiredness or lack of energy) that could be a sign of blood problems The above side effects may be serious. You may need urgent medical attention or hospitalisation. Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects and they worry you:
swelling of the feet, ankles or other parts of the body due to fluid buildup, skin rash, itching or dry skin, pain in the muscles or bones (eg. in the arm, back or leg), vaginal spotting or bleeding, whitish, thick vaginal discharge, vaginal dryness, headache
fever, tiredness, sleepiness, weakness or dizziness, difficulty sleeping, numbness or tingling in hands or feet, mood changes such as anxiety, nervousness, irritability and depression (sad mood), forgetfulness, change in sense of taste, blurred vision or eye irritation, stomach upset, nausea (feeling sick) or vomiting, pain in the abdomen
constipation, diarrhoea, dry mouth, sore mouth, mouth ulcers and cold sores, increased thirst , breast pain, hot flushes, increased sweating, appetite or weight changes, hair thinning, urgent need to urinate (pass water), pain or burning sensation when urinating, which may be a sign of an infection, fast or irregular heartbeats, Tell your doctor if you notice anything else that is making you unwell. Other side effects not listed above may happen in some people.
If you take too much
If too many tablets are taken by accident, contact your doctor at once or go to the nearest hospital.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE FEMARA (letrozole) with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE FEMARA (letrozole) for other health conditions. KEEP FEMARA (letrozole) out of the reach of children. IF USING FEMARA (letrozole) FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
| | We sell genuine Femara - the original brand from Novartis Pharma AG® | | |
Information presented is not medically approved, may be inaccurate and is unreliable. It can not and must not serve as any basis of decision making regarding any health concern or issue.
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