Comparing Femara vs Xeloda
Femara | Xeloda |
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Femara (letrozole) | Xeloda (capecitabine) |
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Prescription only
Femara is a treatment that may be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women and also to increase the chance of ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Pancreatic Cancer, Breast Cancer, Esophageal Carcinoma, Stomach Cancer. Xeloda may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. View more |
Related suggestions Breast Cancer
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More about Femara (letrozole) | More about Xeloda (capecitabine) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Femara has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
Xeloda has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 31 ratings on Drugs.com. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Femara side effects in more detail. |
See also: Xeloda side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Femara prices |
View all Xeloda prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
48 hours |
0.75 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Femara:
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A total of 270 drugs are known to interact with Xeloda:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 25, 1997 |
April 30, 1998 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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