Definition of Femara

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Femara: Brand name for letrozole, an oral antiestrogen. Femara inhibits the enzyme aromatase in the adrenal glands that produces the estrogens (estradiol and estrone) and thereby lowers their levels.

See also: Aromatase inhibitor; monograph on Femara (letrozole).

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