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Letrozole Active Ingredients: Letrozole Representative Names: Femara Available Product Images: What are letrozole tablets? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I take this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with letrozole? What side effects may I notice from taking letrozole? What should I watch for while taking letrozole? Where can I keep my medicine? What are letrozole tablets? (Back to top) LETROZOLE (Femara®) blocks the formation of the hormone estrogen. Some types of breast cancer need estrogen, and letrozole stops tumor growth by decreasing estrogen levels. Letrozole is for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women only. Generic letrozole tablets are not yet available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •liver disease •osteoporosis •an unusual or allergic reaction to letrozole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I take this medicine? (Back to top) Take letrozole tablets by mouth at the same time each day. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. If you vomit after taking a dose, call your prescriber or health care professional for advice. What drug(s) may interact with letrozole? (Back to top) •androstenedione •any medicine containing estrogens (This may include some herbal products and some birth control pills) •DHEA Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including nonprescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from taking letrozole? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •difficulty breathing •chest pain •leg pain or swelling •skin rash Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): •back or bone pain •cough, or throat infection •diarrhea or constipation •dizziness •headache •hair loss •hot flashes •loss of appetite •nausea, vomiting •stomach pain or upset stomach •sweating •weakness or tiredness •weight gain What should I watch for while taking letrozole? (Back to top) Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Let your prescriber or health care professional know about any unusual vaginal bleeding. Do not treat yourself for diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or other side effects. Ask your prescriber or health care professional for advice. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open. Store between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:11/07/2004 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.