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Letrozole is a medicine that is used to treat breast cancer in menopausal women. It works by reducing the production of a hormone, estrogen that is present in the body.
Inform your doctor if any of the following occurs:
It is a tablet taken by mouth. It can be taken with food or on an empty stomach with a glass of water or juice.
If you miss a dose of Letrozole, take it as soon as you can if it is within 12 hours of the missed dose. If it is over 12 hours since your missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your usual dosing time.
If you overdose on this medicine, inform your doctor immediately.
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Updated on Thursday, October 19, 2017
This article is contributed by Department of Pharmacy National Cancer Centre Singapore