Medicines/Generics/Letrozole

Letrozole

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Overview

Letrozole lowers estrogen levels in postmenopausal women, which may slow the growth of certain types of breast tumors that need estrogen to grow in the body. Letrozole is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It is often given to women who have been taking tamoxifen ( Nolvadex , Soltamox ) for 5 years. Letrozole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Indications

Contraindications

You should not use letrozole if you are allergic to it. letrozole is for use only in women who can no longer get pregnant. Letrozole can harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. Use effective birth control if you are not past menopause . Keep using birth control for at least 3 weeks after your last dose of letrozole. Tell your doctor if you think you may be pregnant. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: liver disease (especially cirrhosis ); osteoporosis , osteopenia (low bone mineral density); high cholesterol ; or if you also take tamoxifen. You should not breastfeed while you are using letrozole and for at least 3 weeks after your last dose.

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Common side effects of letrozole may include: hot flashes , warmth or redness in your face or chest; headache , dizziness, weakness; bone pain, muscle or joint pain ; swelling, weight gain; increased sweating ; or increased cholesterol in your blood. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

You should not use letrozole if you are pregnant.

High Risk Groups

You should not use letrozole if you are pregnant.

Adult Dosage

2.5 mg (2.5 (2.5)) 24 hourly PO — Scraped Dose — Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take letrozole with or without food. You will need frequent medical tests, and your bone mineral density may also need to be checked. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Child Dosage

Not applicable for this age group ( ) —

Neonatal Dosage

Not applicable in this age group ( ) —

Drug Interactions

Other drugs may affect letrozole, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Storage

Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.

Available Brands in Pakistan

52 active brands listed alphabetically.

Letrozole

Available Brands in Pakistan

AROMEK

CELLZOL

CUNNZOLE

DYAZOL

ESTROLET

FEMARA

FEMOL

GRUDIZ

HITASE

INTEROZ

LEBRETA

LETARA

LETARA

LETERON-2.5MG

LETFER

LETGLO

LETOCOR

LETRA

LETRAMED

LETRASAN

LETRAST-2.5MG

LETRAZO

LETROBOL

LETROCOR

LETRODAN

LETROSCH

LET-TAB

LETZOLE

LEUTRAZOLE

LEXMARA

LEZRA

LOSIRAL

LUNAOLE

MEDITROZO

NEULETROZ

OBSTRA

OMORFIA

PRONCO

RETZOLE

ROZLET

ROZVEL

RYTROZOLE

SELET

SENORA

SLICZOLE-2.5MG

STIMFER

TROZA

TROZET

TROZET

TROZOL

UNILETRA

ZROLTE