LETROZOLE

Letrozole Is a Prescription Medication Used in The Treatment of Breast Cancer. It Is a Type of Aromatase Inhibitor, Which Means It Works by Blocking the Production of The Hormone Estrogen. by Reducing the Amount of Estrogen in The Body, Letrozole Can Help Slow Down the Growth of Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Cells. Letrozole Is Taken Orally, Usually Once Daily, and Is Typically Prescribed for Postmenopausal Women with Early or Advanced Breast Cancer.

Common Brand(s):

Femara

Generic Name(s):

Letrozole

Forms or Types:

Tablet

Uses:

Letrozole is used to treat hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women, as well as advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women whose disease has progressed after treatment with tamoxifen.

Benefits:

Letrozole has been shown to reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back after initial treatment and to slow down the growth of advanced breast cancer.

How It Works:

Letrozole works by blocking the production of the hormone estrogen. In breast cancer, some cancer cells need estrogen to grow. By reducing the amount of estrogen in the body, letrozole can help to slow down the growth of these cancer cells.

Dosage:

The recommended dose of letrozole is 2.5 mg taken once daily.

Cycle:

The duration of treatment with letrozole will depend on various factors, including the type and stage of breast cancer being treated and the response to the medication.

Half-life:

The half-life of letrozole is approximately 2 to 4 days.

Results:

Letrozole has been shown to be effective in treating breast cancer, and the results can vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer.

Side Effects:

Some common side effects of letrozole include hot flashes, joint pain, bone fractures, nausea, and headache. More serious side effects, such as changes in liver function or bone loss, may also occur.

Other Additional Information:

Letrozole should not be taken by women who are pregnant or who may become pregnant, as it may cause harm to a developing fetus. Women who are breastfeeding should also not take letrozole.

Letrozole 2.5mg
30 Tablets