Femara (100 Tab)

Femara

Manufacturer: Unique Pharma

Category: Oral

Dose and quantity: 2,5 mg/ml

Package: 100 pills

Form: Oral

Active Substance: Letrozole

Active Half-Life: 2 hours

Classification: Aromatase inhibitor

Dosage: 2,5-17,5 mg a week

Water retention: No

Aromatization: No

Info: Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor that is commonly used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It works by reducing the production of estrogen, which is a hormone that can promote the growth of certain types of breast cancer. Letrozole is sometimes utilized by bodybuilders who are taking anabolic steroids to mitigate the estrogen-related side effects. By inhibiting aromatase, Letrozole can help reduce the conversion of excess testosterone into estrogen. This, in turn, might help prevent or minimize the estrogenic side effects associated with steroid use.
 

Effects:

Breast Cancer Treatment: Letrozole is commonly used to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, which is a type of cancer that is influenced by estrogen levels. By reducing estrogen production, Letrozole helps slow down or inhibit the growth of hormone-sensitive breast cancer cells.

Hormone Therapy: Letrozole is often prescribed as a hormone therapy for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, either as an initial treatment or after other treatments have been attempted. It is used to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer or to manage its progression.

Reduced Estrogen Levels: Letrozole effectively lowers estrogen levels in the body, which can be beneficial in cases where high estrogen levels are problematic, such as in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.

Estrogen-Related Side Effect Management: In certain cases, Letrozole might help manage estrogen-related side effects that can arise from the use of anabolic steroids or other hormone-related therapies. 
 

Adverse Effects:

Bone Density Loss: Letrozole can lead to a reduction in bone mineral density, increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures, particularly in postmenopausal women. Regular monitoring of bone health is often recommended for individuals taking Letrozole.

Joint and Muscle Pain: Many people experience joint and muscle pain while taking Letrozole. This pain can range from mild discomfort to more severe symptoms.

Hot Flashes: Hot flashes, characterized by sudden feelings of warmth and skin redness, are a common side effect of Letrozole. These can be bothersome for some individuals.

Fatigue: Fatigue and general weakness are potential side effects of Letrozole treatment.

Increased Cholesterol Levels: Letrozole can sometimes lead to an increase in cholesterol levels, which might require monitoring and management.

Cardiovascular Effects: There have been reports of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke associated with the use of aromatase inhibitors like Letrozole.

Vaginal Dryness: Letrozole can cause vaginal dryness and discomfort.

Vision Changes: Rarely, Letrozole may cause vision changes.
 

Dosage and Duration:

For breast cancer treatment, a common dosage of Letrozole is 2.5mg taken orally once a day. 

In many cases, Letrozole is prescribed for several years as part of adjuvant therapy to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. The exact duration will be determined by your doctor and may be influenced by factors such as the response to treatment, side effects, and overall health.
 

Combination with Other Drugs:

Letrozole might be used in combination with Breast Cancer Treatment Regimens, Bone Health Supplements, Pain Management, Cardiovascular Medications, Estrogen Replacement Therapy