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Introduction of
Letrozole
This medication is used to treat
advanced breast
cancer in postmenopausal women with disease progression after
antiestrogen therapy.
Letrozole is in a class of drugs known as aromatase
inhibitors; it prevents formation of estrogen. Although
estrogen is a hormone naturally produced by the body, it can
stimulate and maintain the growth of certain types of cancer.
Letrozole slows or stops the growth of cancer cells by
decreasing the amount of estrogen produced.
Precautions before taking Letrozole
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tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to
letrozole or any other drugs.
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tell your doctor or pharmacist what prescription and
nonprescription medications you are taking, including
vitamins.
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tell your doctor if you have or have ever had liver disease.
Side effects of Letrozole
Although side effects from letrozole are not
common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these
symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following
symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
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chest pain
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difficulty breathing
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rash
Letrozole Storage
Keep letrozole in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no
longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper
disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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