Femara 2.5 mg

Description

Femara is a medication used by postmenopausal women to reduce estrogen level. This helps to reduce growth of certain types of tumors. Femara is commonly used to treat breast cancer.

In medicine is used in the treatment of hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery and has positive effects in the process of ovarian stimulation. Femara is also useful in pretreatment for termination of pregnancy.

The common dose limit is 2.5mg per day for five years. The dose depends on a lot of factors like age, demographic characteristics, treatment process and others. Overdosing can cause fatal effects. Get emergency medical help or contact local poison help line number if overdosed.

Direction of usage is the important part. It should be taken as directed by doctor. Before Femara, bone mineral density should be done and it should be repeated after a period of time. Femara gets excreted through bodily liquid, including vomit and urine. Thus, avoid contamination of bodily fluids with others. If you experience any allergic reaction or side effects, stop using the medication and contact your doctor immediately.

Side effects are: blurred vision, sudden shortness of breath, chest, jaw, left arm pain, confusion, coughing up blood, hot flashes, bone fractures, mood swings like depression or anxiety, swelling of arms or legs, hair loss, joint, bone or muscle pain, tiredness, unusual sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness and allergic reactions.

Not recommended in case of hypersensitivity to the drug, for women with endocrine status, characteristic of premenopausal period and in the periods of pregnancy and lactation. Should not be used by children.

To be store in a dry place, protected from light, at a temperature of 15-25 ° C. Keep out of reach of children.