Letrozole

Uses

Letrozole is used in the treatment of breast cancer.

How it Works

How Letrozole works Letrozole is an aromatase inhibitor that decreases the amount of estrogen, a natural female hormone, produced in the body. This reduction in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of certain breast cancers that rely on estrogen for their growth.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Letrozole include night sweats, bone pain, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, weight gain, hot flushes, edema (swelling), flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), diaphoresis, bone fractures, hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), joint pain, back pain, weakness, dizziness, nausea, osteoporosis, and joint inflammation.

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