Question 1

can you dissolve femara (letrozole) in water?

Accepted Answer

Ask prescribing Dr.: A person who is taking Femara (letrozole) (for breast cancer) and has trouble swallowing the pill, should ask the prescribing doctor if the pill can be crushed and mixed with liquid or food. The paperwork about the drug says the drug doesn't dissolve well in water. It doesn't have a warning box saying not to crush the tablet, so probably it is ok to crush up to aid swallowing.

Question 2

what is femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Femara (letrozole): Is a non-steroidal aromatase inhibitor used to treat hormonally responsive breast cancer after surgery. Aromatase is an enzyme that converts androgens to Estrogens which then cause cells to divide. By inhibiting this enzyme, less estrogen is formed, hence less cell replication.

Question 3

what is femara(letrozole) used for?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation : In the world of fertility, it is used to induce i ovulation, very similar to clomid (clomiphene).  It is, however, also used in breast cancer patients.

Question 4

can you take femara (letrozole) with mucinix?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take both.

Question 5

is femara (letrozole) safe for young children?

Accepted Answer

No: Why would a young child take femara (letrozole)?  It is a drug used for the treatment of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.  If your child (or grandchild) has taken many of your pills, you should contact your local poison control - usually by calling your local hospital emergency department.

Question 6

when do u suppose to take femara (letrozole) 2.5?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on whether you are taking it for cancer or for infertility.

Question 7

is it ok to take a "vacation" from femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Depends why: The answer will depend why you are taking it. If you are using this for infertility and ovulation induction then yes it is ok. If you are using this for breast cancer then i would have to defer to the oncologists and breast surgeons for a reliable answer.

Question 8

what are some alternate medicines for femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

See full answer: Currently the alternatives to Femara (also known as letrozole) are Arimidex (anastrozole) and Aromasin (exemestane). All 3 belong to a class of medications known as aromatase inhibitors and can help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence. Another type of medication, tamoxifen, is known as a selective estrogen receptor modulator, or serm - it is primarily used in premenopapusal women.

Question 9

what is the drug femara (letrozole) usually prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

ER+ Breast CA: Femara (letrozole) is a member of a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors which are very effective in the treatment of postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive (estrogen receptor +) breast cancer.  This may be used alone or in combination with traditional chemotherapy, depending on the cancer stage and the  patient's health status.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Femara (letrozole): Letrozole (femara (letrozole) (r)) is a medicine that blocks the conversion of androgens in fat cells to the strong estrogen (estrone).

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