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Overview
FEMARA TAB is a Schedule H drug.FEMARA TAB is composed of: LETROZOLE (2.5 MG)
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 a aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of oestrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This can slow or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need oestrogen to grow. In addition, it is also useful in infertility whereby it increases the release of certain hormones to stimulate the release of eggs from the ovaries.Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning.
Usage
LETROZOLE is generally used to treat: Breast CancerLETROZOLE can address symptoms like: No Menstrual Periods
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk
Precautions for FEMARA TAB and its Constituents
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Don’t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Letrozole affects you.
- It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light, airy clothes.
- Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Letrozole can alter their levels.
- Do not take Letrozole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You should not use letrozole if you have not gone completely through menopause.
- You should not use letrozole if you are allergic to it.
- Letrozole is usually taken once per day, or once every other day.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label.
- Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- While using letrozole, you may need frequent blood tests. Your bone mineral density may also need to be checked.
- If this medication upsets your stomach, try taking it with food.
Common Side-Effects
LETROZOLE : Anxiety, Constipation, Diarrhoea, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Depression, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Weakness (generalized), Fatigue (tiredness), Hot Flashes, Head Headache, Weight Gain, Chest Pain, Chills, Fever, Feet Swelling, Confusion, Dry Mouth, Increased Thirst, Loss Of Appetite, Spinning Sensation, Abdomen Upset Stomach, VomitSerious Side-Effects
LETROZOLE : Breast Pain, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Back Pain, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Eyes Blurred Vision, Mood SwingsRare Side-Effects
LETROZOLE : Vision Problems, Heart Attack, Nervousness, Cough, Lightheadedness, Fainting, Irregular Heartbeat, Body Excessive Sweating, Nausea, Slurred Speech, Loss Of Balance, Arms Weakness, Legs Weakness, Vagina BleedingDisease Interactions
LETROZOLE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Hyperlipidemia, OsteoporosisTechnical Classification
LETROZOLE is categorized as:- AROMATASE INHIBITORS / HORMONES
- HORMONES/ANTINEOPLASTICS / ANTINEOPLASTICS
Available Alternatives for FEMARA TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| ANOLET 2.5MG TAB | INR 135 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| ANZEN 2.5MG TAB | INR 24.87 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| CADITRAZ 2.5MG TAB | INR 125 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| CELOFEM 2.5MG TAB | INR 95 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| CHEMLET 2.5MG TAB | INR 46.25 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| FEMARA 2.5MG TAB | INR 1986 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| FEMARA TAB | INR 2383 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| FEMPRO 2.5MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| FERTLET 2.5MG TAB | INR 100.8 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| FOLIRIPE 2.5MG TAB | INR 169 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| HERHOPE 2.5MG TAB | INR 152 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| HERLET 2.5MG TAB | INR 167 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| INDUZ 2.5MG CAP | INR 190 for 5 CAPSULES | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETALL 2.5MG TAB | INR 133.73 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETERO 2.5MG TAB | INR 43.75 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETISHA 2.5MG TAB | INR 190.47 for 5TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETOCOR 2.5MG TAB | INR 217 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETOSURE TAB | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG | |
| LETOV TAB | INR 165 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETOVAL 2.5MG | INR 172 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETOVAL TAB | INR 172 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETPRO 2.5MG TAB | INR 141.9 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETRO PLUS 2.5MG TAB | INR 135 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROFIL TAB | INR 184 for 5TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROHOPE 2.5MG TAB | INR 100 for 5TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROMAC 2.5MG TAB | INR 169 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROMET 2.5MG TAB | INR 333.33 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETRONAT TAB | INR 208 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROZ 2.5 TAB | INR 172 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETROZ 2.5MG TAB | INR 175.39 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETRYL 2.5MG TAB | INR 169 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETS 2.5MG TAB | INR 173.06 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LETSI 2.5MG TAB | INR 150.50 for 5TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LUTROZOLE 2.50MG TAB | INR 160.95 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| LYTROL 2.5MG TAB | INR 152 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| MAMAZOL 2.5MG TAB | INR 86.25 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| NEWOVA 2.5MG TAB | INR 169 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| ONCOLET 2.5MG TAB | INR 60 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| ORETA 2.5MG TAB | INR 378 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| ORETA TAB | INR 378 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| SHANTROZ TAB | INR 235 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| STIMUFOL 2.5MG TAB | INR 144 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| STIMULET 2.5MG TAB | INR 169 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
| TROZET 2.5MG TAB | INR 298.07 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 2.5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| ANOLET 5MG TAB | INR 199 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 5.0 MG |
| AROLET TAB | INR 230.95 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE |
| CLOMSET L TAB | INR 106.44 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE |
| HERLET 5MG TAB | INR 167 for 10 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 5.0 MG |
| LETROZOLE | LETROZOLE | |
| OVAA SHIELD DS TAB | INR 600 for 5TABLETS | LETROZOLE 5 MG |
| OVASHIELD DS TAB | INR 600 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE |
| OVULET 5MG TAB | INR 250 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 5.0 MG |
| STIMUFOL 5MG TAB | INR 214.92 for 5 TABLETS | LETROZOLE 5.0 MG |
| STIMUFOL HP 150 IU INJ | INR 1714.28 for 1 INJECTION | LETROZOLE 150.0 IU |
| STIMUFOL HP 75 IU INJ | INR 904.76 for 1 INJECTION | LETROZOLE 75.0 IU |
| STIMUFOL INJ | INR 1714.28 for 1 INJECTION | LETROZOLE 150 IU |