Femara (Letrozole)


Brand Name: Femara

Generic Name: Letrozole

Manufacturer/Agent: Novartis Pharma


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 2.5mg

Pack size: 30

Trade Price: KES 12,407.21

Retail Price: @ KES 551.43


Class: Anticancer/immunosuppressants: Other (Oncology & immunosuppression drugs)

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Indications/Uses: competitive inhibitor of the aromatase enzyme system; used in breast cancer

Interactions: Tamoxifen plasma concentrations of letrozole may be decreased.

Side Effects: Hypertension;asthenia; headache; dizziness; fatigue; insomnia; weakness ;hotflushes; nausea;vomiting ;breast pain