Femara (Letrozole)

Description

Femara is a drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer, especially among women who are going through menopause. This drug is also prescribed to prevent a relapse of breast cancer. Professionals in the medical field refer to this medication as Letrozole.

 

 

 

How It Works

 

Breast cancers are known to develop and grow faster due to the influence of a hormone named estrogen. Femara has the ability to decrease the level of estrogen in the body. This enables the drug to slow down the growth of breast cancer to a significant degree.

 

Uses

 

The primary use of this drug is its ability to reduce the risk of breast cancer among women who are going through menopause. This drug is also known to be useful in helping to treat infertility among women.

 

Dosage

 

Femara is usually taken by mouth, once a day, with or without food. Your dosage will be determined by your personal health status and response to the treatment. This drug has to be consumed on a regular basis in order to experience its full benefits. Therefore, do not skip or miss your dose. If you do, take it as soon as you remember.

 

Never double the next one to compensate for a missed dose.

 

This medication must be strictly consumed according to the physician’s prescription. Do not make any changes to the dose or the schedule without consulting your doctor. Doing so will not enhance the benefits of the medication. It will only make your condition worse and increase the risk of side effects to a greater length.

 

Side Effects

 

Using this medication may or may not result in a number of adverse health effects. The following are some effects that you need to look out for.

 

 Dizziness
 Drowsiness
 Hot flashes
 Bone pain
 Weight gain
 Increased sweating
 Headaches
 Joint pain

 

Call your physician if you experience any of the above during your treatment period. This will prevent the symptom from deteriorating into a worse condition.

 

Precautions

 

The following precautionary instructions will be highly useful in helping you to avoid the negative effects of this medication.

 

 This drug can impair your thinking and reaction. Thus, do not drive or operate machinery without proper assistance.

 

 Do not use this medication if your menopause is incomplete.

 

 Do not stop the treatment without informing your doctor.

 

 Do not increase the dose without notifying your healthcare provider.

 

 Check whether you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in the drug.

 

 Do not use this medication during the period of pregnancy or breastfeeding. This can affect the health of the child adversely.

 

Self-Care

 

Inform your physician about the current medications that you are taking. This includes all herbal supplements and prescription drugs. This precaution will eliminate the possibility of a negative chemical reaction between the drugs.

 

This medication can be easily absorbed through the skin and lungs. Thus, this drug needs to be stored very carefully.

 

If a pregnant woman breathes the contents of the tablet, it can affect the health of the baby to a serious extent. Thus, make sure to keep this medication properly stored in a safe place.