Letrozole (Systemic)
Brand Names : Femara
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For letrozole, the following
should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to letrozole. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy - This medicine is meant to be used only by women who
are no longer able to have children. If this medicine is taken by a pregnant
woman for any reason it may cause harm to, and possibly even death of, the
fetus.
Older adults - This medicine has been tested and has not been shown
to cause different effects in older women than in younger adults.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of letrozole. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other
medical problems, especially:
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Kidney disease or
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Liver disease - Problems are not likely to occur in people with
mild kidney or liver disease. However, it is not known whether severe kidney
or liver disease may increase the chance of side effects during treatment
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