Femara
Letrozole
Ingredients & Drug Type
Femara is listed as Gynecology containing Letrozole. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
- Active ingredient
- Letrozole
- Therapeutic class
- Gynecology
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 2.5mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 2.5mg مرة يومياً
- Frequency
- حسب الوصفة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: حسب الوصفة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
Instructions: اتّبع تعليمات الطبيب بدقة
Medical Overview
Femara is listed as Gynecology containing Letrozole. A medicine used according to its active ingredient, dosage form, and the patient’s condition.
Femara (letrozole) — one molecule, two distant lives: adjuvant aromatase inhibition in postmenopausal HR+ breast cancer (5-year standard; joint aches and bone density are the tolls), and modern first-line ovulation induction in PCOS (more live births than clomiphene, thinner-endometrium problem solved, ~3% twins — guideline-endorsed off-label). Exclude pregnancy each stimulation cycle; never with tamoxifen.
Uses / Indications
- Postmenopausal breast cancer
- ovulation stimulation (off-label)
- Used for indications selected by a clinician or pharmacist based on diagnosis and the official leaflet.
Side Effects
- بدور الأورام (سنوات): هبّات حرارة
- **آلام مفاصل وعظام** (سمة العائلة — الحركة تروضها)
- هشاشة عظام تراكمية (DEXA وكالسيوم وD إلزامية)
- جفاف مهبلي
- وتعب. بدور الخصوبة (5 أيام فقط): صداع وهبّات خفيفة عابرة — تحمّله ألطف بوضوح من كلوميد.
- Side effects vary by active ingredient, dose, and patient factors.
Contraindications
- قبل سن الأمان بدور الأورام (بلا كبح مبيض مرافق — مبيضها يقاومه)
- **والحمل القائم ممنوع مطلقاً** (يُستبعد قبل كل دورة تحفيز — ومفارقة مطمئنة: بياناته الإنجابية بعد التحفيز سليمة تراكمياً)
- وقصور كبدي شديد.
- Previous allergy to the active ingredient or any component.
Warnings
- لمريضات الأورام: سنواته الخمس استثمار بقاء موثق — لا تفاوض صامت مع آلام المفاصل بل خطة (حركة
- مسكنات ذكية
- تبديل عائلي أحياناً)
- وعظامك تُفحص دورياً وتُدعم. لمحفزات الإباضة: نفس قواعد كلوميد (أيام دقيقة
- تتبع إباضة
- استبعاد حمل
- سقف دورات معقول) بميزات بطانة أسلم وتوائم أقل. احجزي أوراماً أو نسائية عبر كلينكس جو.
- Do not start, stop, or change dose without medical advice, especially during pregnancy or chronic disease.
Drug Interactions
- تاموكسيفين معه يضعفه (لا يُجمعان)
- والإستروجينات تناقضه وظيفياً (تُراجع كل هرموناتها). سواها هادئ.
- Tell your clinician or pharmacist about all medicines, supplements, and herbs you use.
Patient Guidance
- Read the patient leaflet.
- Use only as prescribed.
- Ask a pharmacist if anything about use is unclear.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Femara?
Femara contains Letrozole and is categorized as Gynecology. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Femara?
Catalog dosing information includes: 2.5mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Femara?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Femara be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.