Femara
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Femara?
Brand Names: Canada:
Femara?;JAMP-Letrozole;Letrozole Tablets, USP;MED-Letrozole;Myl-Letrozole;PMS-Letrozole;Sandoz-Letrozole
Uses
- It is used to treat breast cancer in women after change of life.
- Letrozole lowers estrogens in the body. In breast cancer, growth of the cancer may be fueled by estrogens.
Dosing
How to take
- Take this drug at the same time of day.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- This drug works best when used with calcium/vitamin D and weight-bearing workouts like walking or PT (physical therapy).
- Follow the diet and workout plan that your doctor told you about.
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