Femara 2.5 mg Tablet

Femara Tablet Uses

Femara is a prescription medicine composed of Letrozole as the active ingredient. It is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Letrozole belongs to the class of drugs known as nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitors.

It helps reduce estrogen production in the body, hindering the growth of breast cancer cells that rely on estrogen for their growth. Many forms of cancer cells in the breast require estrogen to proliferate, Femara 2.5 mg tablet can help slow it down.

The medication helps treat breast cancer and can prevent it from coming back. It also aids in preventing recurrence of breast cancer. It is most commonly used to treat postmenopausal women who have hormone-dependent cancer of the breast.

Femara 2.5 mg Tablet formula

• Letrozole

Available forms

• Tablets

Risks and warnings

You should know the risks and warnings of Femara to prevent its misuse.

There are some specific circumstances under which the use of certain medications is contraindicated or considered dangerous. So when taking any medicine it's always a good practice to familiarize yourself with its risks and warnings.

The risks and warnings associated with Femara are:

• Pregnancy:

Letrozole should not be taken if you are pregnant. The drug has the potential to harm the fetus.

• Breastfeeding:

Lactation is strictly prohibited while using Letrozole. Lactating mothers can continue feeding their child 3 weeks after finishing the therapy.

• Driving:

Letrozole can make you feel dizzy and it may cause your eyesight to blur. So it is better to avoid driving vehicles until you are certain you can do it safely.

• Liver and Kidney Disease:

Patients having liver and kidney diseases should not take Letrozole without consulting their doctors.

• Hypersensitivity:

Patients allergic to Letrozole or any of the ingredients in Femara tablet are advised not to use it.

How to use Femara 2.5 mg Tablet?

• Do not break, crush or chew the tablet
• Swallow it with water.
• Follow the prescribed dosage
• Try taking the medication at the same time everyday to prevent missing a dose.

Femara Side Effects

The common side effects of Femara 2.5mg tablet are:

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• GI upset
• Shortness of breath
• Viral infections
• Hot flashes
• Joint pain
• Palpitations
• Dizziness
• Depression
• High blood pressure
• Changes in weight
• Excessive sweating
• Osteoporosis
• High cholesterol levels
• Dry skin
• Alopecia

Drug Interactions

Femara tablet can interact with the following drugs:

• Estrogens
• Estrogen blockers

Storage Conditions

• Store the medicine at room temperature
• Keep out of reach and sight of children
• Protect it from sunlight and moisture