Femara Tablets 2.5mg

Product Overview

Product Form: Tablets
Pack Size: 30 tablets
Prescription Required: Yes

Femara Tablets 2.5mg Details

Femara Tablets 2.5mg is a prescription medication containing letrozole, an aromatase inhibitor used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Letrozole works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which can slow or stop the growth of certain types of breast tumors that require estrogen to grow.

Femara Tablets 2.5mg Uses

- Adjuvant treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer - Extended adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have received 5 years of adjuvant tamoxifen therapy - First-line treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive or hormone receptor-unknown advanced breast cancer

How To Use Femara Tablets 2.5mg

Take Femara Tablets 2.5mg orally, usually once a day with or without food, as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. It is important to take the medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.

Adverse Effects

Common side effects of Femara Tablets 2.5mg may include hot flashes, hair loss, joint/bone/muscle pain, tiredness, unusual sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping. Inform your doctor promptly if these effects persist or worsen.

Important Warnings & Precautions

Before taking Femara Tablets 2.5mg, inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, osteoporosis, high cholesterol, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Letrozole may harm an unborn baby, so effective contraception should be used during treatment. It is important to attend all scheduled doctor appointments and laboratory tests to monitor your response to treatment.