Product introduction
Femara 2.5mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.
Femara 2.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it in the dose and duration prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit. The dose and frequency depend on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed.
The most common side effects of this medicine include hot flashes. If any other side effects bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. Your doctor may suggest ways to prevent or reduce these.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had liver or kidney disease, or have a history of osteoporosis (thinning or wasting of bones). Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking, as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may perform some blood tests to check for vitamin D levels or bone density before and during treatment.
Uses of Femara Tablet
- Breast cancer
Benefits of Femara Tablet
In Breast cancer
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is used in the treatment of hormone-sensitive breast cancer, especially in postmenopausal women. It helps lower the risk of cancer returning and supports long-term recovery after initial treatment.
Side effects of Femara Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Femara
- Hot flashes
How to use Femara Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femara 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
How Femara Tablet works
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (a natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Femara 2.5mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Femara 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Femara 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Femara Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Femara 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
| Weight | 17.5 g |
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