non steroidal aromatase inhibitor Flashcards
1
Q
What are examples of drug class?
A
Anastrazole
letrozole
2
Q
LETROZOLE:
What is it indicated for ?
A
breast cancer;
oestrogen receptor positive
advanced
HER-2 negative
ALL POSTMENOPAUSAL WOMEN
3
Q
LETROZOLE:
what are contraindications?
A
pre menopausal women
4
Q
LETROZOLE:
side effects?
A
Hot flushes and sweats. Hot flushes are a common side effect of this treatment. …
Feeling tired (fatigue) Feeling tired is a common side effect. …
Muscle or joint pain. …
Feeling sick, and indigestion or tummy pain. …
Raised cholesterol level. …
Change in appetite. …
Hair thinning. …
Mood changes.