Femara: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Femara Information

Femara is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.

The optimal dosage of Femara is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Femara also has some side effects, the most common being Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). While these are the most often observed Femara side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Femara are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Femara is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Femara has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Femara related warnings section.

Femara is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Femara contraindications section.

Besides this, Femara may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Femara is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Femara Benefits & Uses
Femara Dosage & How to Take
Femara Side Effects
Femara Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Femara with Other Drugs
Femara Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Femara
Femara Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Femara Benefits & Uses

Femara is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Breast Cancer

Femara Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Femara Related Warnings

Is the use of Femara safe for pregnant women?

Femara should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Femara safe during breastfeeding?

Femara may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Femara on the Kidneys?

Femara rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Femara on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Femara. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Femara only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Femara on the Heart?

Femara may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Femara with Other Drugs

Femara should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Citalopram

Thalidomide

Moderate

Clopidogrel

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Femara Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Femara unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
High Lipoprotein
High Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Femara

Is this Femara habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Femara.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Femara can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Femara is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Femara for mental disorders.

No

Femara Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Femara

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Femara, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Femara

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Femara and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Femara

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Femara and tamoxifen be taken together?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes Femara can be taken along with tamoxifen at the same time because tamoxifen decreases levels of letrozole by unknown mechanism. Hence taking Femara with tamoxifen at the same time should be avoided.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Femara cause weight fluctuation?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Rarely, Femara causes weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause behind weight fluctuation is unknown but it is presumed that this occurs due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body caused by this drug. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Femara work?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Femara contains letrozole that works in breast cancer by blocking an enzyme (aromatase) which prevents the conversion of androgens (androstenedione and testosterone) to estrogens (estrone and estradiol) due to this levels of estrogen hormones drop in the body. The decrease in hormone levels leads to a reduction in tumor mass or delays the progression of tumor growth in some women. For an ovulation (infertility), it is presumed that Femara works by increasing the sensitivity of ovary to follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) and also low level of estrogen hormones in the blood is detected by the brain which in turn increases the production of a follicular stimulating hormone (FSH) which causes induction of ovulation.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Femara cause ovarian cysts?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Femara does not cause ovarian cysts. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, the possibility of ovarian cysts formation by this drug because of long-term use in high doses cannot be denied.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Femara cause spotting or bleeding?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Femara may cause spotting or vaginal bleeding which is harmless. It is a very rare side effect of this drug. It might occur due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body.