Letrozole
Indications
- First-line treatment in postmenopausal women with hormone-dependent advanced breast cancer, Adjuvant treatment of oestrogen-receptor-positive invasive early breast cancer in postmenopausal women, Advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women (naturally or artificially induced menopause) in whom other anti-oestrogen therapy has failed, Extended adjuvant treatment of hormone-dependent invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have received standard adjuvant tamoxifen therapy
Drug Interactions
8 drug interactions identified for Letrozole. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.
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Cautions
Susceptibility to osteoporosis...
Side Effects
Common or very common Alopecia; appetite abnormal; arthralgia; asthenia; bone fracture; bone pain; constipation; depression; diarrhoea; dizziness; gastrointestinal discomfort; headache; hot flush; hyp...
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Last reviewed: 2026
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