Basic Information On Femara
Femara is used in the treatment of breast cancers that require estrogen to grow and divide. It belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors. Aromatase is an enzyme that is required for the production of estrogen in the body. Estrogen in turn is essential for the growth of hormone sensitive cancer cells. Hence the Femara drug essentially cuts off the supply of estrogen to these malignant cells and slows the progress of the disease.
Precautions/Side Effects For Femara
Since Femara or Letrozole lowers estrogen in the body, its treatment results in side effects associated with lowered estrogen levels. These include hot flashes, frequent sweating, stomach cramps and feeling of redness of the face. Many women also feel agitated and are prone to drastic mood swings. Fatigue and nausea are also common. These symptoms usually subside with progression of the treatment but if they don’t, additional efforts may be needed to treat them.
Letrozole can cause fetal harm. Pregnant mothers are not prescribed these tablets as it can severely hamper fetal growth. Breast feeding mothers should discuss nurturing their infants with their doctors, as this drug can be passed into breast milk. Though there are no clear studies to establish the same, the risks should be debated. It is not advised to get pregnant during treatment with brand or generic Femara, and therefore, it is important that you use adequate contraception. The use of contraceptive pills must first be discussed, as those with hormone pills can cause adverse side effects. Any preexisting conditions of the liver or kidney may require dosage adjustment. Let your doctor know of any medication for these conditions. Many medications for cardiovascular problems are contraindicated.
Femara Dosage
The recommended dosage is 2.5mg per day taken for a period of about 5 years. This is the case if brand or generic Femara is used as adjuvant or extended treatment. In patients with first and second line treatment, the medication has to be continued till progression has stopped. If there is any evidence of relapse, the medication should be stopped and other modalities of treatment must begin. There is no need to adjust the dosage for treating individuals with mild hepatic impairment. However in patients with cirrhosis and severe hepatic impairment, the dosage is reduced to half. A 2.5 mg tablet is taken every other day.
Buy Femara From North Drug Store
The medication available with North Drug Store is Femara 2.5 mg. Since North Drug Store is a licensed Canadian mail order pharmacy, you need to have no concerns when you buy Femara tablets.
