Review the side-effects of Letrozole as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension, chest pain, coronary heart disease, paralysis, strokes, heart attack, fluid accumulation in the lungs, vein inflammation, mini stroke and blood clot in veins.
Central Nervous System- Weakness, headache, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.
Skin- Hot flushes, increased sweating, night sweats, rash, hair loss and itching.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
Genitourinary- Breast pain, urinary tract infection, kidney disorder, vaginal bleeding and vaginal dryness.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes level.
Metabolic- High level of cholesterol in blood, increased weight and high calcium in blood.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, bone pain, back pain, limb pain, inflammation of joints, muscle pain, fracture and inflammation due to fracture.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, cough and chest wall pain.
Miscellaneous- Swelling of leg, infections/infestations, influenza, pain and pleural effusion.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Heart- Hypertension, chest pain, coronary heart disease, paralysis, strokes, heart attack, fluid accumulation in the lungs, vein inflammation, mini stroke and blood clot in veins.
Central Nervous System- Weakness, headache, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, drowsiness, anxiety and depression.
Skin- Hot flushes, increased sweating, night sweats, rash, hair loss and itching.
Eye and ENT- Blurred vision.
Gastrointestinal- Nausea, constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain and loss of appetite.
Genitourinary- Breast pain, urinary tract infection, kidney disorder, vaginal bleeding and vaginal dryness.
Liver- Increased liver enzymes level.
Metabolic- High level of cholesterol in blood, increased weight and high calcium in blood.
Musculoskeletal- Joint pain, bone pain, back pain, limb pain, inflammation of joints, muscle pain, fracture and inflammation due to fracture.
Respiratory- Difficulty in breathing, cough and chest wall pain.
Miscellaneous- Swelling of leg, infections/infestations, influenza, pain and pleural effusion.
Other Precautions :
Monitor bone mineral density regularly.Drug Name : Letrozole
Letrozole(Femara) generic is an aromatase inhibitor, prescribed for breast cancer either alone or in combination with other medications. It kills cancer cells.Trade Names for Letrozole
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