Question 1

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 2

is it safe to have surgery while using the drug femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Almost certainly yes, but to be specific i'd ask 1) what surgery?) and 2) why are you using femara (letrozole)? If in doubt, ask your surgeon.

Question 3

how good is the cancer drug femara (letrozole)?

Accepted Answer

A good drug: It is used to prevent recurrence of breast cancer after surgery. It also is an effective treatment for hormone receptor positive recurrent breast cancer.

Question 4

how effective is femara (letrozole) drug instead of chemotherapy in a person with low platelets?

Accepted Answer

Not related: The effect of Femara (letrozole) or of chemo on the cancer is unrelated to the platelet count. The choice between the two has to do with clinical characteristics of the cancer and the patient, not the blood counts. That said, if a patient's platelets are too low, it may not be possible to give chemo but that has to do with side effects, not effectiveness against the cancer.

Question 5

is femara (letrozole) used as a fertility drug?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although Femara (letrozole) is only fda approved for the treatment of certain types of breast cancer, it is also used off-label to stimulate ovulation in fertility treatments. It is sometimes used in the place of clomifene (clomid) for ovarian stimulation.

Question 6

on femara (letrozole) fertility drug after ovulation will you get your period if conception doesn't happen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It will be very similar to when you ovulate naturally.  Good luck!

Question 7

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 8

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 9

can you take femara (letrozole) with mucinix?

Accepted Answer

Yes: You can take both.

Question 10

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.

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